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Moist Bakery-Style Banana Nut Muffins

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Make moist, bakery-style banana nut muffins using overripe bananas with this simple one-bowl recipe. These muffins freeze well for easy breakfast meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, mix the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to mix until the batter is just moistened. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best flavor and moisture, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black.
  • You can substitute melted butter for the vegetable oil, but the oil keeps the muffins moister longer.
  • To freeze these muffins, cool them completely, then wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap before placing them in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Thaw on the counter or reheat briefly in the microwave.

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