Banana Nut Muffins
Indulge in warm, fluffy banana nut muffins that transform your kitchen into a cozy bakery. This simple recipe combines ripe bananas and crunchy nuts for a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or snacking. With their sweet aroma and satisfying texture, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Stir in melted butter and sugars until well combined. Add eggs and mix well.
- Gradually fold in the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg