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Moist Bakery-Style Banana Nut Muffins

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Make incredibly moist, bakery-style banana nut muffins using overripe bananas. This simple one-bowl recipe uses oil for tenderness and is perfect for 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, mash the ripe bananas completely. Whisk in the 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 just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F and continue baking for an additional 15 to 18 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 pecans for walnuts if you prefer a different nut flavor.
  • This recipe freezes well. Cool completely, then wrap individually in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag for up to three months. Thaw on the counter for easy breakfast meal prep.

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