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Banana Nut Muffins

Delicious banana nut muffins that perfectly balance sweetness with earthy, nutty flavors, making them a delightful addition to your baking repertoire.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Easy
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 200kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Spatula

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.5 cups Pecan halves, chopped
  • 3 large Ripe bananas, peeled
  • 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cups Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large Egg, beaten

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Step 2: Prepare your muffin pan by lining it with paper liners or greasing it lightly.
  • Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Step 4: In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with some small chunks.
  • Step 5: Mix the granulated sugar and melted butter into the mashed bananas, then add the beaten egg and combine well.
  • Step 6: Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined.
  • Step 7: Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  • Step 8: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Step 9: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Step 10: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor. Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine.