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Sticky Banoffee Muffins with Fairtrade Bananas

  • Recipes
  • Bananas

A deliciously sticky muffin made with Fairtrade bananas, dates and coffee, proving that small choices can create big flavours and make a positive difference.

Muffin from Cheryl Norris Photography
Muffin from Cheryl Norris Photography

Shared in The Fairtrade Everyday Cookbook by Mrs Coldicott of Bexley, Kent, these irresistible muffins combine the natural sweetness of Fairtrade bananas with rich, sticky toffee flavours.

Moist, comforting and wonderfully indulgent, they capture the spirit of home baking while celebrating Fairtrade ingredients that make a positive difference to producers around the world. Perfect for afternoon tea, lunchboxes or a special treat to share with family and friends.

Why you’ll love these Sticky Banoffee Muffins? 

  • Packed with sweet banana flavour for a naturally moist and tender crumb.
  • Rich, sticky toffee notes bring all the indulgence of a classic banoffee dessert.
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
  •  Perfect for afternoon tea, coffee breaks, lunchboxes or sharing with friends.
  •   A delicious combination of two favourite flavours: banana and toffee. Wonderfully soft and comforting, with a satisfying sticky finish.
  •  Made with Fairtrade ingredients, helping to support producers and farming communities around the world.

What are Sticky Banoffee Muffins? 

Sticky Banoffee Muffins are deliciously moist banana muffins made with Fairtrade bananas, dates, coffee and sugar, finished with a sweet sticky toffee topping. Combining the comforting flavours of banana and caramel, these irresistible treats are perfect for sharing and showcase how Fairtrade ingredients can create great-tasting bakes while supporting farming communities around the world.

Ingredients

For the Sticky Banoffe Muffin 

Makes: 10
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

  • 125g (4½oz) Fairtrade dried dates, chopped
  • 3 tsp Fairtrade instant coffee granules
  • 1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 300g (10oz) self-raising flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 100g (3½oz) Fairtrade golden granulated sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 100ml (3½oz) oil
  • 1 large very ripe Fairtrade banana, weighing 200g (7oz), peeled and mashed
  • 3 tbsp ready-made toffee sauce

Why choose fairtrade ingredients?

These sticky banoffee muffins are a delicious way to enjoy the flavours of banana and toffee while making a positive impact through Fairtrade. Made with Fairtrade bananas, coffee and sugar, they connect every bite to the farmers and workers behind these ingredients. As crops like bananas and coffee face growing challenges from climate change, choosing Fairtrade helps support farming communities as they adapt to changing weather patterns and protect their livelihoods. The result is a moist, indulgent bake that tastes good and does good too.

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How to make Banoffe Sticky Muffins? 

Step 1: 

Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5. Line 10 holes of a muffin tin with muffin cases.

Step 2: 

Place the chopped dates in a saucepan. Add the coffee granules, 1 tsp of the bicarbonate of soda and 200ml (7oz) of cold water.

Step 3:

Bring to the boil and simmer gently until a pulpy mixture is formed. Remove the pan from the heat to cool.

Step 4: 

Place the dry ingredients, including the remaining bicarbonate of soda, in a large bowl and stir to mix.

Step 5: 

Mix the beaten egg with the oil and the mashed banana.

Step 6: 

Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix gently but thoroughly with a fork.

Step 7: 

Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin cases.

Step 8: 

Bake for 20 minutes until the muffins are browned, risen, and springy to the touch. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack.

Step 9: 

Brush the tops of the muffins with the toffee sauce while they are still hot.

Step 10:

Serve as they are, or with custard or cream for a delicious dessert.

The Story behind fairtrade bananas

The banana in these sticky banoffee muffins has travelled far beyond the kitchen. For many banana growers, Fairtrade means greater stability, helping farmers earn a fairer and more predictable income for their fruit. This allows farming communities to invest in projects that matter most to them, from improving schools and healthcare services to maintaining local infrastructure and creating opportunities for young people.

Today, banana farmers are also facing the growing impacts of climate change, including unpredictable weather, rising temperatures and increasing crop diseases. By choosing Fairtrade bananas, you're helping to support farmers as they adapt to these challenges and build more resilient livelihoods. Every bite of these sticky banoffee muffins is a reminder that the ingredients we enjoy every day are connected to people, communities and a fairer future for trade.

FAQ

  • What makes these muffins "banoffee"?

  • Can I use overripe bananas?

  • Which Fairtrade ingredients can I use?

  • How should I store Sticky Banoffee Muffins?

  • Can I freeze these muffins?

  • Can I add extra ingredients?