Description
These Fluffy Banana Walnut Muffins are soft, moist, and packed with ripe banana flavor and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack, these muffins come together easily and deliver just the right balance of sweetness and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
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2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup (100 g) sugar (or brown sugar for added flavor)
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
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1/2 cup (115 g) melted butter or 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
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1/2 cup (120 ml) milk or plain yogurt
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1 large egg
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2 large ripe bananas (about 1 cup, mashed)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup (60 g) chopped walnuts
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2 tbsp extra sugar for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
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Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line or grease a muffin tin.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients:
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In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter (or oil), milk (or yogurt), egg, vanilla, and mashed bananas.
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Combine Mixtures:
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Pour wet ingredients into dry. Stir gently with a spatula—batter should be slightly lumpy. Do not overmix.
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Add Walnuts:
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Fold in chopped walnuts.
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Fill Muffin Cups:
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Divide batter evenly into muffin cups (about ¾ full).
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Sprinkle tops with sugar if desired.
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Bake:
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Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool:
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Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
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Yogurt adds extra moisture and richness.
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Add ¼ cup chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.
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Toast walnuts beforehand for deeper flavor.
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Can substitute sugar with honey or coconut sugar.