06/05/2026
🍌🧁 Banana Walnut Muffins
Soft • Moist • Bakery-Style • Perfect for Breakfast or Snacks
These fluffy banana walnut muffins are packed with sweet ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon. They're easy to make, incredibly moist, and taste even better the next day.
⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
🍽 Makes: 12 muffins
Ingredients
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
3 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup milk
½ cup chopped walnuts
Optional Toppings
Banana slices
Extra chopped walnuts
Light sprinkle of cinnamon sugar
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
Flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Salt
Cinnamon
3️⃣ Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine:
Mashed bananas
Brown sugar
Melted butter
Egg
Vanilla extract
Milk
Whisk until smooth.
4️⃣ Make the Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
5️⃣ Fill the Muffin Cups
Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Top with banana slices and extra walnuts if desired.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool & Enjoy
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition (Approx. Per Muffin)
🔥 Calories: 180
💪 Protein: 4g
🍌 Carbs: 24g
🥜 Fat: 8g
Tips
✔ Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness
✔ Add chocolate chips for a dessert-style version
✔ Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months
✔ Warm for 10 seconds in the microwave before serving
Moist, flavorful, and loaded with banana goodness—these walnut muffins are the perfect homemade treat! 🍌🧁✨