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Easy and healthy banana nut muffins made of ripe bananas and chopped walnuts. This is the best banana nut muffin recipe from scratch, so moist and delicious!
The Best Banana Nut Muffins Recipe
These banana nut muffins from scratch are super moist, buttery and delicious.
Every bite is loaded with sweet and ripe bananas, with the nutty crunch and flavors of chopped walnuts.
The recipe is so easy and fail proof. If you are learning baking recipes, you are guaranteed to have success!
Check out my Banana Cake for more delicious banana recipes!
Recipe Ingredients
This easy recipe calls for simple ingredients below:
- Overripe bananas
- Flour
- Unsalted butter
- Baking soda
- Vanilla extract
- Walnuts
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Banana Nut Muffins
This recipe calls for a simple 3-step process. The bananas are divided into two portions.
First, mash two bananas. You want to have a bit of texture.
Next, combine all the batter ingredients with the remaining two bananas, beat to mix well.
The final step is to fold in the mashed bananas and chopped walnut.
Bake in the oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you eat them in moderation, these muffins make a healthy breakfast.
Having one of these muffins provides vitamin E, iron, vitamin B, omega-3 fatty acids and essential minerals.
The muffins probably rose too fast and then sank after baking.
Please make sure you add the correct quantities for each ingredient.
Additionally, don’t over mix the batter or else too much air will release, causing the muffins to be dense.
For the best results, always use a scale to weight ingredients for baking.
Each banana nut muffin is only 259 calories.
What To Serve With This Recipe
Muffins are best served as breakfast or a snack. For a wholesome tea party, I recommend the following recipes.
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Banana Nut Muffins
Ingredients
- 4 bananas, overripe, peeled, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sour cream , or yogurt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 15 cups in two regular muffin pans.
- Mash 2 of the bananas with a fork in a small bowl, leaving some texture. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, butter, eggs, sugar, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, sour cream or yogurt, and the remaining 2 bananas. Beat the ingredients with an electric mixer for 3 minutes, or until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and the mashed bananas with a rubber spatula.
- Spoon the batter into each cup using an ice cream scoop or a spoon. This recipe yields 15 muffins.
- Bake the banana nut muffins for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi , May I know if I need to cream the butter first ?
Just follow the recipe.
Hi Bee! Can i replace the sugar with Truvia/Stevia?
I am not sure…but you can try!
I made your banana and nut muffins. Was so moist and delicious!! keeps very well in the freezer. Thank you for your for tasty recipes.
Awesome thanks!
Hi, can I use blueberries instead?
Yes, you can!