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A close-up of banana nut muffins in white paper liners, topped with chopped nuts, with ripe bananas in the background.

Banana Nut Muffins Recipe

These moist and fluffy banana nut muffins are packed with sweet banana flavor and crunchy walnuts. They're easy to make and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or anytime you need a cozy homemade treat!

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Banana Nut Muffin Recipe, banana nut muffins, How to Make Banana Nut Muffins
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas mashed
  • ¼ c. unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ c. while milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • ½ c. brown sugar
  • ½ c. sugar
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 t. baking soda
  • 1 c. walnuts chopped + extra to top muffins before baking, if desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray a standard muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray and set aside
  3. Add the mashed bananas, melted butter, and milk to a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla, and brown sugar.
  5. Add in the remaining dry ingredients and fold in until just mixed.
  6. Then, fold in the walnuts.
  7. Fill your muffin pan cups with the batter for these Banana Nut Muffins to about 4/5 full.
  8. Top the muffins with additional walnuts, if desired.

  9. Place muffins in the pre-heated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

  10. Remove from oven and cool for at least 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy! 

Recipe Notes

How to Store:
Let banana nut muffins cool completely, then store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days. For longer freshness, refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.