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Banana-Macadamia Nut Muffins

These Banana-Macadamia Nut Muffins are a delightful treat! Soft, moist, and bursting with flavor, they're perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.13 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 3 large bananas
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 0.25 cup milk whole, 2%, or 1%
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup unsalted macadamia nuts toasted and finely chopped

Instructions

Baking Instructions:

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your muffins bake evenly and rise beautifully.
  • Step 2: Grease your muffin tin with a little butter or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
  • Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the unbleached all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.
  • Step 4: In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Then, add in the granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, melted butter, milk, and egg. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
  • Step 5: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to fold the mixture gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay!
  • Step 6: Fold in the toasted and finely chopped macadamia nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Step 7: Scoop the batter into your prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full to allow for rising.
  • Step 8: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Step 9: Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer the muffins to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Notes

  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For longer freshness, refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Muffins freeze well; wrap individually and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.