Delicious Banana Nut Muffins
Indulge in the delightful aroma and taste of homemade banana nut muffins! This quick and easy recipe combines overripe bananas with crunchy walnuts, creating moist and fluffy muffins perfect for breakfast or a snack. Bake them fresh and enjoy warm from the oven, slathered with butter or as they are. Enjoy a nostalgic treat that evokes memories of cozy mornings spent in the kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 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 medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
- In the same bowl, mix in sugar, eggs, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently stir in chopped walnuts.
- Spoon the batter into each muffin cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg