Warm Spiced Banana Bran Muffins with Walnut Crunch

Recipe Collection: Breakfast

Warm Spiced Banana Bran Muffins with Walnut Crunch bring comforting flavors to your table, perfect for breakfast or a snack. These muffins combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with a medley of warm spices and a satisfying walnut topping, making them a family favorite. With gluten, dairy, and egg allergies in mind, this American-inspired recipe is a wholesome choice for everyone.

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Overview

These Spiced Banana Bran Muffins are a delightful twist on the classic banana nut muffin. Infused with warm spices and topped with a walnut crunch, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal for breakfast or a snack, these muffins are a family favorite and a great way to use overripe bananas.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Nuts, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cups butter, softened
• 0.5 Cups brown sugar
• 3 Whole bananas, mashed
• 2 Large eggs
• 0.25 Cups milk
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 1.5 Cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 Cups wheat bran
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.5 Cups walnuts, chopped
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) nutmeg
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) allspice
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) ginger

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a muffin pan or line with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, wheat bran, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until moistened. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling them to the top for a nice rise.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
9. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy your spiced banana bran muffins warm or at room temperature. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!

Enjoy your homemade Warm Spiced Banana Bran Muffins with Walnut Crunch!