Name: Easy Banana Nut Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 3 large bananas; 1/3 cup coconut sugar; 1 egg; 2 tbsp. avocado oil; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 1/2 cup flour; 1/3 cup chopped nuts; 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

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These Easy Banana Nut Muffins have been made on repeat this week. When they are baking, they smell amazing! I love when the kids come in sniffing, asking what is in the oven with excitement.

I love taking recipes back to the basics. Real food, simple ingredients and simple steps that taste amazing and nourish our bodies.

Baked Banana Nut Muffins with plant in background

Why you’ll love this recipe?

Simple – This is one of my throw everything into a bowl and mix recipe, no complicated instructions. All you need is a bowl, your ingredients, measuring cups and mixing utensil.

Quality Control – You get to control the ingredients. There are no preservatives or ingredients you can’t pronounce. The basics are the best!

Kid Friendly – This is another perfect recipe to introduce your kids into the kitchen with! Giving them the confidence with these easy recipes is the best!

Quick Preparation – These are very easy and fast to throw together, making them perfect for quick mornings. Or, even if you have a last minute get together.

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What ingredients are needed to make these Easy Banana Nut Muffins?

Simple ones! Like I said, I love using the basic ingredients. Most you probably have on hand but if not, all are easy to find. I order quite a few of my items from Thrive Market. They make it easy to find clean ingredients and ship straight to my door. If that is something you are interested in, here is a link to try it out and you can get 40% off your first order!

Coconut Sugar

Large Ripe Bananas

Cinnamon

Avocado Oil

Salt – Use good quality salt, one that has minerals still present. Celtic or Redmond are great options.

Eggs

Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Extract

Baking Powder– Make sure you have Aluminum Free

Baking Soda

Flour (It is better to use either a whole grain or unbleached flour.) The Turkey Blend is my favorite flour. I have used this one for years!

Mix Ins – Walnuts, Pecans, Blueberries, Chocolate Chips, etc… (optional)

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Banana Nut Muffin Pinterest Image - Batter with nuts and baked muffins

Tools you may need for your recipe:

Mixing Bowl

Dough Hook or Wooden Spoon – Everyone needs a dough hook in their kitchen!

Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons

Muffin Tins

Muffin Liners

Cupcake or Muffin Scoop (optional)

How to make Easy Banana Nut Muffins

FIRST

Mash your bananas and coconut sugar with the back of a fork. At least that is how I do it.

Banana Nut Muffins with bananas and coconut sugar

Add in your egg, vanilla, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and melted coconut or avocado oil. Mix well.

Banana Nut Muffin batter

THEN

Add in your flour and nuts (optional) and mix until combined.

Banana Nut Muffin batter with flour

LAST

If you’d like to add in any other add ins, this is the time to mix them in.

Banana Nut Muffin Batter with Pecans

OR…

To be honest, this is a forgiving recipe, you can toss everything in a bowl (still adding the flour last) and mix. Just be sure the bananas are mashed up. That is why I love this recipe for kids to help make.

Now it’s time to bake your Banana Nut Muffins!

Prep your muffin pan with either coconut or avocado oil or line them with muffin liners.

Then, add in your scoop of batter. I like using a muffin scoop for ease but you can use two spoons too! Remember, don’t overfill because these will fluff up!

FAQs:

How many Muffins does this recipe make?

With the size I do, it makes around 10 muffins.

Can you freeze these?

These have never lasted long enough to make it to the freezer. I would think freezing these though would change the texture and cause them to get gummy. I would say these are best made fresh.

What’s the best fat to prep the muffin tin with?

I prefer a coconut oil or avocado oil spray. You can use whatever you have on hand. These liners just make life easy.

How do I store leftovers?

You can store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for a day. Any longer place in the fridge.

Banana Nut Muffins inside fluffy

Looking for more delicious recipes from scratch? Try these out!

Easy Fluffy Pancakes
Easy Homemade Sandwich Bread
Quick Drop Honey Biscuits
Easy Homemade Beer Bread
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Simple Homemade Fluffy Waffles

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