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Banana Nut Muffins Recipe

Banana Nut Muffins Recipe

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Delight in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Banana Nut Muffins with this easy-to-follow recipe. These muffins are moist, tender, and loaded with banana and nutty goodness.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for added moisture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or by greasing lightly.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and bananas: Incorporate eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture; add in sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
  6. Stir in nuts: Fold in chopped nuts.
  7. Fill muffin tin: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
  9. Cool: Allow muffins to cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Enjoy your delicious banana nut muffins!

Notes

  • You can add a streusel topping for extra crunch.
  • Feel free to customize with chocolate chips or dried fruit.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for freshness.

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Keywords: Banana Nut Muffins, Homemade Muffins, Banana Recipe, Breakfast, Brunch