Nut-Free Banana Walnut Muffins
Fluffy, moist, and bursting with banana flavor, these Nut-Free Banana Walnut Muffins are the perfect treat for those who love classic banana muffins but need a nut-free twist. Crafted without actual walnuts, this recipe combines ripe bananas, a hint of warm cinnamon, and creamy melted butter for a perfectly soft texture and irresistible aroma. Ideal for breakfast on the go, a midday snack, or even as a lunchbox favorite, these easy-to-make muffins come together in just 35 minutes and bake to golden perfection. Whether you're accommodating allergies or just looking for a simple, nut-free alternative, these muffins promise all the comfort of traditional banana walnut recipes without compromising on flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup milk
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 3
In a separate medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Step 4
Add the melted butter, large egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the mashed bananas, mixing until well combined.
Step 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Step 6
Evenly scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 8
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Enjoy your moist and flavorful nut-free banana muffins!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (982.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2566.0 |
| Total Fat 105.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 63.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 449.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1778.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 388.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 205.2g | |
| Protein 32.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 67.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 200.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1863.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories