Description
Delicious and moist banana muffins made with ripe bananas, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts. These classic homemade muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack, featuring the perfect balance of sweetness and texture with a soft crumb and nutty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup overripe bananas, mashed (about 3 bananas)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- ½ cup salted butter, melted (113 grams or 1 stick)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (8 grams)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature (100 grams)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (6 grams)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (3 grams)
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (3 grams)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (113 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside while you prepare the batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and chopped walnuts over the wet ingredients. Stir gently just until incorporated, taking care not to over mix to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops spring back when lightly pressed.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with any remaining batter.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture.
- Do not over mix the batter to maintain muffin tenderness.
- If desired, substitute walnuts with pecans or leave nuts out for a nut-free version.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- To enhance flavor, you may add a tablespoon of yogurt or sour cream for extra moisture.
