Best Banana Nut Muffin Recipe
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4.9
Best Banana Nut Muffin Recipe
Description
The Best Banana Nut Muffin Recipe balances mashed ripe bananas with melted salted butter and sugar, complemented by vanilla extract. The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, baking soda and powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Chopped walnuts add texture and a nutty accent. The batter is mixed carefully to avoid overworking, preserving a tender crumb.
Baking at 350°F creates muffins with a light golden color and a tender interior. A toothpick test confirms doneness. Optional walnut topping can add extra crunch and visual appeal. The spice hint of cinnamon brings warmth without overpowering the banana flavor.
These muffins are suitable for breakfast or casual snacks. They can be made as muffins or as a loaf by adjusting baking times accordingly. Their moistness and nutty crunch make them enjoyable fresh or slightly warmed.
Ingredients
- 3-4 banana mashed, ripe
- 1/3 cup butter melted, salted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg beaten, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 212 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup walnuts plus extra for topping if desired, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a muffin tin by lightly greasing the cups or lining them with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and mashed bananas and stir with a large wooden spoon.
- Stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the banana batter and stir to combine. I never both to whisk the dry ingredients, I just make sure not to dump all of the baking powder or baking soda into one spot, which risks it not being mixed in to the batter very well.
- Add the chopped walnuts, reserving a handful for decorating the tops of the muffins. Stir just until no streaks of flour remain.
- Evenly divide the batter among the cups of a lightly greased muffin tin. If you want, sprinkle the top of each muffin with the reserved chopped walnuts before baking.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes, until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the middle of one of the muffins comes out clean.
Notes
- To make banana bread instead, pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, testing for doneness with a knife.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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