Low Sodium Banana Nut Muffin
These Low Sodium Banana Nut Muffins are the perfect guilt-free indulgence for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, the comforting crunch of chopped walnuts, and a hint of warm cinnamon, these muffins deliver flavor without the extra salt. Made with unsalted butter, unsweetened almond milk, and a touch of brown sugar, they’re moist, fluffy, and heart-healthy, ideal for those watching their sodium intake. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re quick to whip up and bake to golden perfection. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or as a grab-and-go treat, these muffins strike a scrumptious balance between wholesome and indulgent!
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Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
- 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 muffin liners.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Step 3
Add the melted unsalted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
Step 4
Stir in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until all are well combined.
Step 5
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ground cinnamon.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 7
Fold in the chopped walnuts and almond milk into the batter until evenly distributed.
Step 8
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 10
Remove from oven and allow muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (960.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2635.3 |
| Total Fat 143.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 444.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1221.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 314.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 123.5g | |
| Protein 40.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 63.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 316.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2122.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories