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    Home » Recipes » Breads » The Best Banana Nut Muffins

    Published: Jan 9, 2022 by Kristen Massad · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    The Best Banana Nut Muffins

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    Sweet and nutty, The Best Banana Nut Muffins can be mixed up in one bowl and are super moist, fluffy and topped with a crunchy brown sugar and pecan mixture. This easy muffin recipe will be a new favorite for breakfast!

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    I am here for The Best Banana Nut Muffins to start off the year! We love all things banana, especially our favorite Classic Banana Bread or Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, but is there anything better than chopped pecans mixed in and topped on banana muffins? These muffins are so easy to make, super fluffy and moist and have the perfect amount of crunch on top.

    If you love banana muffins as much as we do, you also must try our Healthy Blender Banana Peanut Butter Muffins.

    Ingredients

    Bowls of flour, sour cream, melted butter, cinnamon, chopped pecans, brown sugar, vanilla extract, one egg and three bananas.

    Flour- All purpose flour is my standard flour choice for this recipe. If you need to make these GF, just replace the all purpose flour with 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour and you are all set.
    Leavening- Baking powder and baking soda are the two
    Spices-I love adding cinnamon to my banana bread, but this can be eliminated if you are not a fan.
    Bananas-Loaded with bananas, I use three ripe bananas, brown spots all over for a sweet flavor. Be sure your bananas are not fully brown and oozy, because this could create a sour flavor instead of sweet.
    Butter-Unsalted and melted!
    Sugar- I love the addition of light brown sugar in this banana muffin recipe. Adding sweetness and will make the muffins super moist.
    Sour Cream- Only two tablespoons of sour cream will add the perfect amount of flavor. Sour cream can also be replaced with greek yogurt if you prefer!
    Nuts-Loaded with chopped pecans on the inside and sprinkled on top! If you are not a lover of nuts, you can remove these from the recipe for a traditional Banana Muffin!

    Step-by-Step Directions

    A bowl of flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon next to a bowl of brown mixed batter.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a muffin pan with paper liners 
    • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside 
    • In another large bowl mash the bananas until creamy, add in the light brown sugar, egg, melted butter, sour cream and vanilla extract; whisk until fully combined
    A bowl of mix brown batter next to a bowl of brown mixed batter with chopped pecans on top.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until all ingredients are combined and batter is smooth
    • Fold the chopped pecans into the banana muffin batter
    A muffin pan with paper liners filled with muffin batter next to a muffin pan with baked muffins.
    • Scoop the muffins batter into the lined muffin pan until they are each ¾ full
    • Top each muffin batter with a sprinkle of the Brown Sugar Pecan Topping 
    • Bake for 17-18 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean
    • Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin pan for 5-10 minutes before serving
    • If you are not enjoying immediately, allow the muffins to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container
    A muffin pan with muffins sitting on top.

    Tips and FAQS To Make The Best Banana Muffins

    Room Temperature Ingredients
    Make sure to have all your ingredients at room temperature before starting to bake! This ensures that everything will be combined evenly and bake evenly.

    Bananas
    Brown spots on bananas are the best for making muffins because they are sweet, but make sure that the bananas are not fully brown and oozy because they can cause the muffins to taste sour.

    Add-Ins
    Chocolate Chips are a great addition to these Banana Nut Muffins! I prefer the mini chocolate chips that can be mixed in the batter and sprinkled on top.

    Storing and Freezing
    You can store these muffins in an airtight container for 3-4 days for the freshest flavors. If you are not going to enjoy them over the next several days, these are great to freeze as well. Once the muffins are baked, let them come to room temperature and then store them in an airtight container or zip loc bag and then freeze the muffins for 1-2 months.

    Can I remove the nuts from this recipe?

    Sure! If you are not a nut lover, but love banana muffins feel free to leave the pecans out!

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    A muffin pan with muffins sitting on top and in the molds.

    The Best Banana Nut Muffins

    Sweet and nutty, The Best Banana Nut Muffins can be mixed up in one bowl and are super moist, fluffy and topped with a crunchy brown sugar and pecan mixture. This easy muffin recipe will be a new favorite for breakfast!
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Breakfast
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 28 minutes minutes
    Servings: 14 Muffins
    Calories: 188kcal
    Author: Kristen Massad

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
    • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ Teaspoon Salt
    • 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 3 Bananas Mashed
    • ⅔ Cup Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 Egg
    • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
    • 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
    • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ½ Cup Pecans Chopped

    Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

    • ¾ Cup Chopped Pecans
    • 2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter Melted

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a muffin pan with paper liners
    • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside
    • In another large bowl mash the bananas until creamy, add in the light brown sugar, egg, melted butter, sour cream and vanilla extract; whisk until fully combined
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until all ingredients are combined and batter is smooth
    • Fold the chopped pecans into the banana muffin batter
    • Scoop the muffins batter into the lined muffin pan until they are each ¾ full
    • Top each muffin batter with a sprinkle of the Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
    • Bake for 17-18 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean
    • Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin pan for 5-10 minutes before serving
    • If you are not enjoying immediately, allow the muffins to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container

    Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

    • In a small bowl combine the pecan, brown sugar and melted butter; mix to combine and set aside until ready to use

    Nutrition

    Serving: 14Muffins | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Amanda Glasscock says

      November 10, 2023 at 10:25 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love these! I've added some ground cloves and nutmeg to the batter for more seasonal flavoring. Also added some allspice and cinnamon to the topping. So so so good!!! Thank you!

      Reply
    2. FN IN NC says

      July 15, 2022 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      Followed the recipe exactly and muffins turned out perfect. They look good and taste great. This one's a keeper!

      Reply
      • Kristen Massad says

        July 15, 2022 at 9:58 pm

        I love to hear this!!! So happy you enjoyed them! Happy Baking

        Kristen

        Reply
    3. KM says

      January 11, 2022 at 11:18 pm

      5 stars
      We have made these twice and everyone loves them. Easy and delicious breakfast.

      Reply
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