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Banana Nut Muffins Recipe

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These banana nut muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with sweet banana flavor and crunchy nuts. They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a simple homemade treat—and a great way to use up ripe bananas.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
  • ¼ cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Add-ins

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated or brown sugar, melted butter or oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure the muffins stay tender.
  5. Fold in Nuts: Gently fold the chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout without overworking the mixture.
  6. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack or serving warm. Enjoy as a delicious breakfast or snack.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and fluffy.
  • Using riper bananas enhances sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • You can add chocolate chips for a banana nut chocolate variation.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://dishestocook.com/banana-nut-muffins-recipe/