Irresistible Banana Nut Muffins
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade banana nut muffins. Bursting with sweet, ripe bananas and crunchy nuts, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a delightful treat anytime. Easy to make and sure to impress family and friends, these muffins will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that makes it hard to resist having just one!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until glossy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and salt) to the wet mixture. Mix gently until combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts carefully to maintain a light texture.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling slightly before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg