Banana Nut Muffins Recipe {VIDEO} - Little Sweet Baker (2024)

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These banana nut muffins are soft, fluffy, moist, and loaded with banana flavor. They have that signature bakery-style large muffin tops and they’re ready for the oven in only 15 minutes.

Why this recipe is so great:

This recipe is super easy to follow. There is no mixer required – you just whip the batter up by hand and bake. I use the same baking technique in this recipe as I do with most of my muffin recipes. I start with a high oven temperature of 425F to get that initial rise from the batter, then bake at 375F till it’s cooked through to get that gorgeous muffin top. These banana nut muffins have been enjoyed around the world. Here are some reviews:

“I totally love this recipe. I made it with my 3-year-old boy and they came out perfectly, soft, fluffy and super yummy. Hugs from Peru.” – Yacqueline

“I just had to stop by and thank you for the wonderful recipe. Not overly sweet at all, just the perfect amount. Already baked it three times, and last time decided to add some streusel with some oats and more walnuts, but it’s perfect as it is. Very delicious I dare you to eat only one muffin. Cheers from Brazil!!!” – Ana

Ingredients you’ll need:

• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder and baking soda
• Cinnamon and Vanilla
• Vegetable oil or any kind of neutral-tasting oil
• Granulated and brown sugar
• Eggs
• Milk of any kind
• Ripe bananas
• Walnuts or pecans

How to make banana nut muffins:

(the ingredient amounts are listed in the printable recipe card further below)

1. In a large bowl, toss together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, and mashed bananas.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula and stir everything together until just combined. Fold in 2/3 cup of chopped walnuts.
4. Evenly divide the batter into a 12-cup regular-sized muffin tin lined with paper liners. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup chopped walnuts.
5. Bake 425F for 5 minutes. Then keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce the heat to 375F and bake for another 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Expert tips:

• Leavening agents – The key to these muffins being fluffy and not dense is to use enough leavening agents. Mashed bananas are heavy and weigh down the batter, so using a combination of baking powder and baking soda, and using enough of each helps lift the batter. But you don’t want to use too much that you can taste it.
• Baking temperature – The initial high temperature is especially important with this recipe because of all the moisture from the bananas. The high temperature causes a rapid burst of steam and expands the batter, making the texture fluffy. It also evaporates some of the moisture so the muffins aren’t dense and gummy. Then reducing the temperature allows the inside of the muffins to finish cooking without drying out and overcooking the outside.
• Sweetness – This recipe is designed not to be too sweet, but if you prefer a sweeter muffin, feel free to add another 1/4 cup of granulated sugar or a sprinkle of turbinado or brown sugar on top of each muffin.

How to store banana muffins:

You can store banana muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.

How to freeze banana muffins:

Once the muffins are completely cooled, place in a freezer-friendly container or ziplock bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

You might also like:

• Best Ever Banana Bread
• Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Maple Glazed Banana Walnut Bread
• Frosted Banana Cookies

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by Lily Ernst on Feb 24, 2020 (updated Jan 10, 2023)

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