Creating Banana Bread Bites is simple and enjoyable. Follow these steps for a flawless batch:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan or line it with paper liners.
2. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, smash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. Mix in Butter: Pour melted butter into the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
4. Add Baking Soda and Salt: Stir in the baking soda and salt, mixing until evenly distributed.
5. Incorporate Sugar, Egg, and Vanilla: Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture, and mix well.
6. Combine with Flour: Gently fold in the flour until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bites tender.
7. Add Optional Mix-Ins: If using chocolate chips or nuts, fold them into the batter now.
8. Fill Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan until each cup is about 2/3 full.
9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool and Remove: Allow the bites to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

By following these easy steps, you’ll have a delicious batch of Banana Bread Bites ready in no time!