Banana Nut Muffins are a delicious and comforting treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. They’re moist, flavorful, and easy to make, with the natural sweetness of bananas and the crunch of nuts. You can use any nuts you like, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds, and they’re a great way to use up overripe bananas. Here’s a simple recipe to get you started!
- Preparation Time
10 minutes - Cooking Time
18-22 minutes - Serves
12 muffins - Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor)
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ⅓ cup (80ml) melted butter or vegetable oil
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar (or substitute with brown sugar or coconut sugar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60g) chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- Optional: ¼ cup (40g) chocolate chips or raisins for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with a little butter or cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a separate large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. You can leave a few small chunks for texture if you prefer.
- Add the melted butter (or oil) to the mashed bananas and mix well. Then, add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.
- Gently fold in the chopped nuts (and chocolate chips or raisins, if using).
- Divide the muffin batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each one about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown and slightly firm to the touch.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
