The Best Banana Nut Muffins

banana muffins

During this time of isolation and uncertainty at home, I think we’re all craving cozy foods. These banana nut muffins are the perfect fix for that. I think everyone should make them while we’re all stuck at home! It’s almost impossible to mess them up, so why not give it a shot? Keep reading for the full recipe.

If I had to pick one nostalgic smell from my childhood, it would be the smell of banana nut bread wafting into my face as I walked into my grandparents house. The door would be unlocked just waiting for me to walk in and see my grandpa in the kitchen pulling it fresh out of the oven. Thankfully, I was recently sent that original recipe and I’m so excited to share it! While my Peepaw used to make mini loaves of banana bread, I turned them into muffins and they’re just as good!

the best banana nut muffins

The Method

The method for making these banana nut muffins is simple. First, mix together your wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix together all dry ingredients, except for the nuts. Then stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and finish by mixing in the chopped walnuts. Finally, bake at 350 degrees F for 17-22 minutes, depending on your oven.

It’s that simple! Since we live in a Japanese apartment, we don’t have an oven. All of my baking is done in a small convection toaster oven, so it usually takes about 17 minutes for mine to get done. A larger oven might take a little bit longer. Just do the toothpick test to see when they’re done!

Additionally, these banana nut muffins could be made into a loaf! Simply extend the baking time to around 50-55 minutes.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! If you decide to make it, be sure to share it on Instagram using #sngeats!

banana nut bread

The Best Banana Nut Muffins

Jessie Montes
These delicious and moist banana nut muffins are directly from my Grandpa's kitchen. They use very basic ingredients, but result in something so delicious you won't be able to stop eating them.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients
  

  • 3 bananas overripe
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 stick melted butter
  • 1+1/4 cup flour all purpose
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a muffin pan or line with cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl, mash bananas and then mix in sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Then gradually beat flour mixture into wet ingredients.
  • Stir in nuts and then fill each muffin liner to 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 350 F for 17-22 minutes, depending on your oven. Do a toothpick test to make sure they're done!
  • Let cool and enjoy.

Notes

This recipe could also be made into a loaf. If using a loaf pan, the baking time will be closer to 50-55 minutes. Reduce temp by 25 degrees if using glass. 
Keyword banana, banana nut bread, breakfast, muffins

Jessie Montes

Hi! I'm Jessie, the girl behind Simply Nourished Girl. I'm a military spouse, dog mom, daughter and sister. I love encouraging others to live their best life through simple nourishing food and changing their habits to be kinder to the environment. Thank you so much for being here!

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