Description

These cozy maple banana nut muffins are a quick, comforting breakfast treat sweetened naturally with maple syrup and packed with crunchy nuts. Perfect for busy mornings or snacks, they are moist, flavorful, and kid-approved.

Ingredients

Scale

3 medium ripe bananas (about 1½ cups mashed)
⅓ cup maple syrup (80 ml)
2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (120 g)
¼ cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts (120 g) – walnuts, pecans, or almonds
Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips (90 g)
Optional: 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease generously. Lightly toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then chop roughly (optional).
In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
Add maple syrup, vegetable oil, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a spatula. Stop mixing as soon as flour streaks disappear. Fold in toasted nuts and chocolate chips if using.
Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Toast nuts for extra flavor. Room temperature eggs and yogurt help even baking. Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months. Start checking doneness at 20 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 210
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 180
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 1.5
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 3
Protein: 4

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