Banana-Macadamia Nut Muffins
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Banana-Macadamia Nut Muffins
Description
These muffins feature mashed bananas that provide natural sweetness and moistness, complemented by toasted macadamia nuts that lend a rich, crunchy texture. The dry ingredients—flour, baking soda, salt, and a touch of nutmeg—are sifted together for even distribution. Combined with a mixture of sugars, melted butter, milk, and egg, this creates a smooth batter with a light spice note.
Folding in half the chopped macadamia nuts into the batter and sprinkling the rest on top before baking ensures a nutty flavor throughout and an appetizing golden topping. Baking at 350°F for approximately 25 minutes yields a golden crust with a moist, tender interior. Cooling the muffins on a wire rack prevents sogginess.
These muffins keep well at room temperature for several days and make a wholesome snack or breakfast option when ripe bananas are on hand.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour unbleached
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1¼ cups banana about 3 large, mashed ripe
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup butter melted and cooled slightly, unsalted
- ¼ cup milk whole, 2% or 1%
- 1 egg large
- 1 cup macadamia nut toasted and finely chopped, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard-size muffin pan with paper liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg into a large bowl.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, both sugars, butter, milk and egg. Pour over the dry ingredients and fold to combine. Add half of the chopped macadamia nuts to the batter and fold gently to combine.
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining chopped macadamia nuts.
- Bake until golden brown and a thing knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool in the muffin pan for about 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Store muffins at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Nutritional values provided are based on a single serving size for reference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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