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    Banana Bread Muffins with Walnuts

    Published: Aug 16, 2018 · Modified: Feb 12, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Banana bread muffins are everyone's favorite. These easy muffins are perfect as breakfast or midday snack with a cup of coffee or tea.

    We are on a roll with our banana bread recipe testing this year and so far we have covered chocolate chip banana bread , Peanut Butter Banana Bread and pumpkin banana bread. More delicious and easy homemade banana bread recipes are coming your way this year so stay tuned!

    Banana bread muffins are everyone's favorite. These easy banana bread muffins are perfect as breakfast or midday snack.

    The best banana bread muffins

    These easy banana muffins are among my absolute favorite muffins because they are super easy and quick to make. I love the flavor and texture of a tasty banana bread and these banana muffins have delicious flavor packed into every bite.

    These muffins are sweet, moist and fluffy, plus they are perfect with a cup of coffee. My family loves them!

    The ingredients

    The ingredients to make these muffins are almost the same as the ingredients used to make a quick banana bread. One thing to remember is to make sure your ingredients are at room temperature and that your bananas are completely ripe. Ripe bananas always make the best banana bread and banana bread muffins!

    Instead of butter, we used vegetable oil to make these muffins. You can also use coconut oil or olive oil (for baking) instead of vegetable oil.

    Ingredients for banana bread muffin recipe are flour, bananas, sugar, egg, cinnamon and walnuts.

    How to make the best banana bread muffins

    Start with whisking the vegetable oil and sugar together. Once combined, add the egg and mix very well. Now add in the mashed bananas and finish with the flour, baking powder and baking soda.

    Fold in the walnuts into the batter and divide the banana muffin batter among the liners placed in the muffin tin. Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes and then enjoy these tasty treats!

    Can I freeze these muffins?

    Totally. Make sure the muffins are completely cool then place them in a plastic container and freeze them. To thaw, place them on the counter and let them thaw at room temperature.

    These banana nut bread muffins are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.

    What I love the most about these muffins is that all you need is a bowl and a whisk. No electric or stand mixer is needed and there will be only one bowl to wash!

    Want to jazz things up in this recipe?

    You can make these muffins with different flavors such as:

    • Chocolate chips: is there anyone out there who would ever say no to chocolate chips banana bread muffins?
    • Coconut: we all know coconut and banana are match made in heaven!
    • Nuts: this recipe already uses walnuts but you can swap them for almonds or pecans.

    Notes and tips for making banana nut bread muffins

    • Ripe bananas are always the best to use to make these banana muffins. They give more sweetness and better texture.
    • Don't over mix the batter, a few lumps in the batter are totally fine.
    • You can store these muffins in an airtight container for up to four days.
    • If you don't like nuts in the muffins, you can leave them out or chop them very finely.

    More banana bread recipes:

    • Oatmeal Banana Bread
    • Coconut Banana Bread
    • Almond Flour Banana Bread

    These moist banana bread muffins are easy to make and you can store them for up to five days.

    Banana Bread Muffins with Walnuts

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Banana bread muffins are everyone's favorite. These easy banana bread muffins are perfect as breakfast or midday snack. 
    4.64 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 18 mins
    Total Time 28 mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories 273 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 egg
    • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
    • 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅛ tsp salt
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ cup walnuts chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350F and line a muffin tin with liners. 
    • Whisk the granulated sugar and vegetable oil together until combined. 
    • Add in the egg and mix very well until fully combined. 
    • Add in mashed bananas and mix well. 
    • Add in all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Combine using a wooden spoon. 
    • Fold in the chopped walnuts. Don't over mix the batter. 
    • Divide the batter between the liners and fill ⅔ of each muffin liner. 
    • Bake the banana bread muffins in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the muffins comes out clean with a few crumbs. 
    • Let cool in the tin for seven to ten minutes and then serve. 

    Notes

    • Ripe bananas are always the best to use to make these banana muffins. They give more sweetness and better texture.
    • Don't over mix the batter, a few lumps in the batter are totally fine.
    • You can store these muffins in an airtight container for up to four days.
    • If you don't like nuts in the muffins, you can leave them out or chop them very finely.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Paula

      March 26, 2020 at 5:36 am

      5 stars
      Just made these whilst in lockdown in the UK and they’re absolutely delicious. To quote my teenage son, “These are the best muffins you’ve ever made Mum” and I’ve made a lot of muffins!
      Thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        March 26, 2020 at 10:47 am

        Hi Paula, that's so sweet! Thank you for trying the recipe and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Psmitj

      July 24, 2019 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      The muffins turned out perfect and the are so delicious 😃

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        July 27, 2019 at 11:32 am

        Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    3. Atieh

      June 20, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      شادی جان، همین الان درستشون کردم و عالی هستن. به خصوص که همزن نمی خواد و ساده هست. به خاطر دستورغذاهای عالیت ممنون دستور غذاهات رو دوست دارم چون ترکیبی از غذاهای غربی و شرق هستن. موفق باشی

      Reply
    4. Lisa

      May 03, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and delicious!! Definitely saving this one to make again!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        May 04, 2019 at 6:45 am

        Glad you like it Lisa!

        Reply
    5. Jennifer Banz

      April 23, 2019 at 6:14 am

      5 stars
      This is an easy grab & go breakfast! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Taryn

      April 23, 2019 at 5:41 am

      5 stars
      Yum! We loved these banana bread muffins 🙂

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        April 23, 2019 at 7:56 am

        They're so good!

        Reply
    7. Lisa

      November 29, 2018 at 4:49 pm

      Have you ever doubled the recipe?

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        November 30, 2018 at 7:21 am

        Hi Lisa, I haven't personally, but I don't think there would be a problem 🙂 Hope you enjoy these banana bread muffins!

        Reply
    8. Sonia

      August 24, 2018 at 10:38 am

      I don't need excuse to make a good banana cake or muffins! Me and my boys enjoy it very much and this looks very easy and delicious 👌. Will try this Recipe if yours too! Yum

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        August 25, 2018 at 6:06 am

        Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    9. Traci

      August 24, 2018 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      Oh I am soooo wishing these were on my breakfast menu this week because I'd eat one right now while leaving this comment 😉 Just yummm! I love banana bread and I make it often...just pinned!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        August 25, 2018 at 6:16 am

        I would love to bring a basket of muffins for you!

        Reply
    10. Diana

      August 24, 2018 at 9:21 am

      Banana bread with walnuts is one of my favourite combinations. I recently posted a very similar recipe on my blog but as banana bread. The muffins are great for lunch boxes!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        August 25, 2018 at 6:21 am

        Thank you Diana!

        Reply
    11. Jessie

      August 24, 2018 at 8:52 am

      5 stars
      I love banana bread and these muffins look awesome! giving these a try this weekend!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        August 25, 2018 at 5:54 am

        Hope you enjoy these banana bread muffins!

        Reply
    12. Jamie Young

      August 24, 2018 at 8:50 am

      5 stars
      These have me salivating over here. I love banana bread and these sound amazing!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        August 25, 2018 at 6:22 am

        Thank you Jamie!

        Reply

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