Description
Winter Banana Nut Muffins are the quintessential cozy treat for chilly days, combining the sweet, rich flavor of ripe bananas with crunchy nuts in each soft, moist bite. Perfectly suited for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, this simple recipe uses easy-to-find ingredients so that anyone can whip up a batch with confidence. The delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen will invite everyone to indulge in these comforting muffins. Pair them with a steaming cup of coffee or tea and savor the warmth and joy they bring to your winter mornings or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg (or flaxseed meal for vegan option)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted) or oil
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the melted butter and egg with the mashed bananas; mix well.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
- Scoop batter into muffin tins about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg