Description
Enjoy these delightful banana walnut muffins, perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet snack. This recipe balances the sweetness of ripe bananas with the satisfying crunch of walnuts, ensuring a delicious distribution of nuts in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 medium bananas)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin, or line it with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle a few extra chopped walnuts on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
- For even nut distribution, gently fold the walnuts into the batter at the very end.
- You can toast the walnuts lightly before adding them for a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg