Banana Bread Muffins
Servings: 13 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 bananas overripe
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup walnuts (or pecans, chopped, nuts are optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350, and line a muffin pan with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla, and continue to mix until the ingredients are incorporated.½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Add the bananas, and mix until no chunks remain. Add the salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and flour. Mix until just combined. Then fold in the nuts if using.3 bananas, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup walnuts
- Divide the batter equally among the muffin liners. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, and transfer the muffins to a cooling rack. Store any leftovers in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 banana muffin. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Banana Bread Muffins
Serving Size
1 muffin
Amount per Serving
Calories
286
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
44
mg
15
%
Sodium
240
mg
10
%
Potassium
171
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
38
g
13
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
19
g
21
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
274
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
20
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
