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Whole Wheat Banana Nut Muffins

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WHOLE WHEAT BANANA NUT MUFFINS

I posted this back in 2012 and there really wasn’t much to the post except the recipe. I thought I would update it a little and add some wording. Not to mention make the recipe look better. This is a favorite recipe that I make when I want something a little healthier but that tastes good. I don’t make them very often anymore but some days I need something that reminds me I am still me.

Changing everything about the way I eat has not been an easy task and occasionally I need a little treat. I am doing better. I have not have a piece of cake or pie in months. Candy is something I only ever ask occasionally and I have found that some no sugar added candy is not bad. Anyway, this is my treat now.

Whole Wheat Banana Nut Muffins

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, pecans or macadamia nuts
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup non-fat, plain, vanilla, maple or banana yogurt
  • 5 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 1/2 cups cups white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin cups with paper liners.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, butter, vanilla, brown sugar, egg, and yogurt.
  • Mash the banana and stir into the mixture; add chopped nuts. 
  • Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and sea salt.  To avoid tough and dry muffins, do not overmix batter.
  • Fill muffins cups 2/3 full or about 1/2 cup of batter.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 23 to 25 minutes, or until muffin tops are golden brown. Be careful to avoid baking muffins too long or they will be dry.
  • Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
Author: Rita

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  1. I have always wanted to make muffin but have no time for it.
    After seeing your recipe, I think I should give it a try.
    Good job there =)