Banana Nut Muffins

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Recipe

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Banana

- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 6: Fold in Walnuts

- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.

Step 7: Fill Muffin Tin

- Spoon the muffin batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 8: Bake the Muffins

- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9: Serve and Enjoy

- Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your banana nut muffins!