Description
Maple Pecan Banana Bread Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavor of maple syrup and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus extra for topping
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, maple syrup, and melted butter. Stir in the eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle extra chopped pecans on top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Banana Bread Muffins, muffins, banana bread, breakfast, snacks