Warm maple pecan banana muffins

Warm your taste buds with our delightful maple pecan banana muffins. Made with ripe bananas, whole-grain wheat flour, and a touch of maple syrup, these muffins are a wholesome treat. Finished with crunchy pecans and sweetened with brown sugar, they make the perfect breakfast or snack. Enjoy the cozy blend of flavors in every bite!

  • 06 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 35 min
  • Prep time 15 min
  • 12 Servings
  • 11 Ingredients

Warm maple pecan banana muffins

Warm Maple Pecan Banana Muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day or enjoy as a sweet snack. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the comforting flavors of maple syrup and crunchy pecans. By using whole-grain wheat flour and applesauce, these muffins offer a healthier twist compared to traditional recipes.

Ingredients:

3 bananas
350g
1 cup whole-grain wheat flour
120g
1.50 tsp baking soda
8g
1/4 tsp salt
1.50g
2 tbsp butter
27g
1/4 cup brown sugar
36g
2 egg whites
63g
1/4 cup maple syrup
80g
2 tbsp applesauce
30g
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2.10g
1/3 cup pecans
36g

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with cooking spray.
2. Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, peel and mash the bananas until smooth. You can use a fork or a potato masher for this.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole-grain wheat flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter, brown sugar, egg whites, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until everything is well combined and smooth.
5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture from step 3 to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins tough.
6. Add Pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
8. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
9. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm.

Tips:

- Ensure your bananas are ripe for the best sweetness and flavor. Overripe bananas with brown spots work best for this recipe.

- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the batter.

- Mix the dry and wet ingredients separately before combining to ensure even distribution and avoid overmixing the batter.

- To make the muffins extra moist, you can add a little more applesauce or a few tablespoons of Greek yogurt.

- Use an ice cream scoop to evenly distribute the batter into the muffin tin for uniform-sized muffins.

- Check the muffins a few minutes before the recommended baking time is up by inserting a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, they are ready.

- Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and makes them easier to remove from the tin.

These Warm Maple Pecan Banana Muffins are not only delightful but also incredibly versatile. They are perfect for breakfast on-the-go, a midday snack, or an addition to your brunch table. Enjoy the natural flavors and the satisfying crunch of pecans with every bite. Happy baking!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size66 grams
Energy
Calories 120kcal6%
Protein
Protein 2.62g2%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 18g5%
Fiber 1.88g5%
Sugar 8g8%
Fat
Fat 4.46g5%
Saturated 1.34g4%
Cholesterol 6mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 18ug2%
Choline 8mg1%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg7%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg3%
Vitamin B3 0.80mg5%
Vitamin B6 0.10mg6%
Vitamin B9 9ug2%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 3.69mg4%
Vitamin E 0.15mg1%
Vitamin K 0.50ug0%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 11mg1%
Copper, Cu 0.11mg13%
Iron, Fe 0.50mg5%
Magnesium, Mg 27mg6%
Phosphorus, P 50mg4%
Potassium, K 160mg5%
Selenium, Se 3.50ug6%
Sodium, Na 230mg15%
Zinc, Zn 0.51mg5%
Water
Water 30g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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