Banana Bread Muffins
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Banana Bread Muffins
Description
Banana Bread Muffins combine mashed ripe bananas with dry ingredients like flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon for leavening and flavor. Brown sugar and melted butter enrich the batter, while eggs and vanilla extract contribute to moisture and aroma. Chopped walnuts lend crunch and a complementary nutty taste to the soft crumb. The batter is mixed until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
Baked in a 350°F oven for 18 to 20 minutes, these muffins develop a lightly golden exterior while staying moist inside. Their flavor profile is mildly sweet with warm cinnamon notes balanced by the natural sweetness of the bananas and the richness from butter and sugar.
Banana Bread Muffins provide a convenient, hand-held treat suitable for breakfast, snacks, or packed lunches. The inclusion of walnuts adds a pleasant texture contrast to the soft muffins.
According to the notes, storing the muffins at room temperature in an airtight container keeps them fresh for up to four days; refrigeration extends freshness to 5-6 days, and freezing is an option for up to three months when individually wrapped.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 large banana about 1 ½ cups mashed, ripe
- 2 egg at room temperature, large
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-count muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in the eggs, brown sugar, melted butter and vanilla. Pour the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients and continue to whisk until combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin pan and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
- Refrigerate muffins to keep fresh for 5 to 6 days.
- Wrap individually and freeze for up to three months to preserve quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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