Description
These Banana Nut Muffins with Pecan Crunch are a delicious and moist treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe bananas and topped with a crunchy pecan topping, these easy-to-make muffins are sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for using up overripe bananas, these muffins are packed with flavor and texture, making them an irresistible homemade baked good.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
For the Pecan Crunch Topping:
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Mix in the mashed bananas until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
- For the pecan crunch topping, combine brown sugar, chopped pecans, flour, and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the pecan crunch topping evenly over the muffins.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the muffins cool before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.
Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans or any other nut of your choice.
Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 muffins
- Calories: 270 kcal
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