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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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173 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
19g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 12 to 18 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 173 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
Cholesterol 65mg | 22% |
Sodium 175mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Protein 3g | |
Calcium 54mg | 4% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
What better way to start your day than with one of these moist, flavorful banana nut muffins? Made with chopped pecans or walnuts, they are perfect for breakfast, a quick snack or anytime you'd like a sweet treat. They are simple to make and a fun cooking activity to do with little ones. They also freeze well.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large bananas (ripe, mashed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sour milk or buttermilk
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease and flour 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
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Cream butter and sugar with an electric hand-held mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add bananas and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
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Mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
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Stir flour mixture into butter mixture, alternating with the sour milk or buttermilk. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened; gently stir in the chopped pecans or walnuts.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups or liners, filling about two-thirds full. Bake for about 15 to 18 minutes, or until tops are lightly browned.
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Cool the muffins in the pan on a rack for a few minutes; turn them out onto rack to cool longer.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.Â
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Enjoy!
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