You’ll be peeling, mashing, and mixing your way to a singular, deliciously moist banana nut muffin that’ll make your taste buds sing!
Ready for a banana nut muffin but want to avoid eating a dozen of ’em like some pastry-craving monster? Look no further! This recipe serves up one perfect, fresh-from-the-oven muffin, sparing you from a binge or a breakfast disaster. Stick around for foolproof, clear steps delivered with a pinch of fun!
Banana Nut Muffin Magic
Banana nut muffins—just for you! Think of these delightful morsels as the single-serving superheroes of breakfast pastries. They’re fluffy, nutty, and so easy you’ll wonder why everyone else is making 12 at a time. Don’t get stuck sharing your muffin bliss; this one’s all for you. Mwahaha!
- Cooking method: Baking
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine type: Comfort Food, American
Ingredients
- 1 small ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- Optional: a pinch of cinnamon
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and grease or line a single muffin cup in a muffin tin.
- In a small bowl, mash the banana until smooth. No lumps! (Unless you like banana bumps.)
- Add the sugar, oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed banana and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt (and cinnamon if you’re feeling adventurous!).
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix, or you’ll end up with a tough muffin. Yikes!
- Fold in the chopped walnuts gently. A folding motion like you’re handling an origami unicorn.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cup. Fill it to about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely—or devour it warm. Your call!
Suggestions
- Alternative Ingredients: Swap out walnuts for pecans, almonds, or even chocolate chips if you’re feeling decadent.
- Garnishing Options: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a little bit of honey or caramel sauce for extra pizzazz.
- Cooking Tips: If your muffin feels lonely in the oven, bake it alongside a ramekin filled with water to keep the environment moist and help it rise. Science!
