Banana Nut Muffins

Name: Banana Nut Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 muffins
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 3/4 cup mashed ripe banana; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 6 muffins

Test Kitchen Approved

We never met banana nut muffins we didn't like. These, however, we love. With a buttery, cakey crumb and hints of vanilla and cinnamon dotted throughout, they're an on-the-go breakfast dream.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, banana and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in walnuts.
Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter. Bake at 350° for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 278 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

A scattering of chopped nuts adds crunch to these moist, taste-tempting treats. They're the best banana nut muffins I've found. Bet you'll agree. —Neva Starnes, Summerville, Georgia

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