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!
Recipe Ingredients
This easy recipe calls for simple ingredients below:
- Overripe bananas
- Flour
- Unsalted butter
- Baking soda
- Vanilla extract
- Walnuts
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
Are Banana Nut Muffins Good for You?
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.
Why Are My Banana Muffins Dense?
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.
Banana Nut Muffin Calories
Each banana nut muffin is only 258 calories.
What Dishes 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
Easy and healthy banana nut muffins made of ripe bananas and chopped walnuts. This is the best banana nut muffin recipe from scratch, 100% homemade and fail proof!
Ingredients
- 4 (15 oz. or 425 g) overripe peeled bananas, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks, 6 oz. or 170 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 eggs
- Scant 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 oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 15 cups of two regular muffin pans.
- Mash 2 of the bananas with a fork in a small bowl so they still have a bit of texture. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, butter, eggs, sugar, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, sour cream/yogurt and the remaining 2 bananas. Beat the ingredients with an electric mixer for 3 minutes or until all ingredients are mixed together.
- 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 muffins turn brown.
Notes
Sour cream or yogurt makes these banana nut muffins extra moist and stay moist over night. If you don't have sour cream or yogurt, you may skip it.
The cup measurement is American/US cup.
Nutrition Information
Yield
15Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 258Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 49mgSodium 208mgCarbohydrates 34gFiber 2gSugar 17gProtein 4g
Irelyn Low
Hi ,
My muffins turn up to be very dense. I used frozen bananas , which may not be very thoroughly thawed. Do you think that could be the reason ?
Rasa Malaysia
Yeah, the bananas should be properly mashed.
Amy
Can I reduce the temperature to 180 instead of 190?
Thank u ??
Rasa Malaysia
Should be OK but need to bake longer.
Tina
i noticed you didn’t line the muffin cups with paper, does it make a difference? with or without muffin paper?
Rasa Malaysia
You don’t need paper but you can line with paper cups if you want.
Mary
This was absolutely wonderful. Made it exactly as written. Thanks for the recipe!
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Mary, thanks for trying the recipe. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
SHAMMINY DEWI A/P NADARAJAN
what if i have only salted butter?Any modifications?
Rasa Malaysia
Skip salt.
Orna Zagiel
You can also add dried cranberries – very good…..
You can use self raising flour.
I do add baking soda.
Rasa Malaysia
Yummy, sounds good!
farha
there are other recipes that use cooking oil as part of banana muffin recipe.. what is the difference? is it replace the butter?
Rasa Malaysia
Yes, you can use oil to bake but I don’t know the exact replacement quantity for this recipe.
May
Hi,
Can I use vanilla essence and chocolate chip instead? Thanks.
Rasa Malaysia
Yes.
Jovy
Hi, can I use cake flour for this instead of all purpose flour?
Rasa Malaysia
Yes it should be fine.
Lily ayeoh
Hi, can I use Self Raising Flour instead? As I don’t have the baking soda at home.
Thanks
Rasa Malaysia
Yes I think it should be fine.
Shelly
Very moist and fluffy. We enjoyed them very much!!
Just to let you know, salt is listed in the ingredients, but not in the recipe. I think that was just an oversight, but wanted to make sure you knew. I have shared this recipe with my sisters and Mom. I really enjoyed it!
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Shelly, awesome thanks for trying this banana nut muffins.
Veni
What different the measurement cup US n Malaysia