Apple Cinnamon Banana Nut Muffins
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4.9
Apple Cinnamon Banana Nut Muffins
Description
The Apple Cinnamon Banana Nut Muffins feature a blend of grated apple with skin on and mashed, super-ripe banana, providing natural sweetness and moisture. The spices—cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg—create a warm, autumnal flavor profile. The batter includes a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat flour with leavening agents to achieve a light, tender texture. A unique element is the buttery streusel topping made from finely chopped walnuts, brown sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, adding a crunchy and flavorful finish.
The preparation involves sautéing the grated apple and banana mixture with coconut oil and sugar to soften and enhance their flavors before combining with the dry ingredients. This step ensures the fruit is tender and fragrant within the baked muffins. Baking at 350°F creates a golden crust over a moist interior.
These muffins serve well as a wholesome breakfast option or a cozy snack. They can be enjoyed plain or with various spreads like apple butter or peanut butter, enhancing their fruity and nutty notes. The recipe’s moderate sweetness allows for customization with additional sweeteners if desired.
For best enjoyment, they are recommended warm or reheated briefly to revive softness and aroma. Stored in a sealed container at room temperature, they remain fresh for a few days.
Ingredients
- ½ cup apple skin on + packed, coarsely grated, red delicious
- ½ cup banana mashed, super-ripe
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp coconut oil (or your favorite healthy oil)
- ¾ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup whole wheat flour 100% or extra all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 egg large
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
STREUSEL TOPPING
- ¼ cup walnut finely chopped
- 3 TBSP brown sugar (packed)
- 3 TBSP butter cold
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F and allow cold ingredients to reach room temperature. Line a muffin tin with parchment paper liners or lightly grease.
- Next coarsely grate your apple with a box grater then chop it into little pieces for apple in every bite! Mash the banana with a fork until smooth.
- Add both to a skillet along with coconut oil, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg and saute until tender and fabulously fragrant. Remove from heat, transfer to a large bowl, and allow to cool to room temperature.
- While you wait, prep the rest of the recipe. Mince your walnuts until they're super fine (feel free to use a food processor) and combine with remaining streusel ingredients.
- Mash and mix the streusel with a fork and/or your fingers until it transforms from powdery to paste-like. The result should be a crumbly, buttery streusel that makes you want to lick your fingers! Make the mixture as sweet or cinnamon-y as you'd like.
- Next combine carefully measured flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Grab your cooled apple-banana mixture and whisk together with yogurt and eggs.
- Using a sifter or sieve, slowly sift flour into wet mixture as you mix the two. Stir until just combined. Use a tablespoon to divide batter evenly between 9 muffin cups. (I added a TBSP and a half to each cup) Add a hearty later of streusel on top of each.
- Bake at 350 F for 15-18 minutes depending on muffin size. Test with a toothpick in the center around the 15 minute mark and if it comes out clean, pull the muffins; otherwise, test again in a minute or two. Allow to cool and enjoy!
Notes
- Stuff the muffins while they're still warm for the best flavor experience.
- Store tightly covered at room temperature for up to a few days.
- Reheat in the microwave for around 25 seconds to restore softness and freshness.
- The streusel topping is a favorite and can be doubled if you prefer more crunchy sweetness.
- The recipe is lightly sweetened relying on the fruit; adjust additional sweeteners as preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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