Banana Nut Muffins

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (1 1/2 cups)
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• Baking soda (1/2 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Ripe bananas (3, mashed)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, melted)
• Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
• Egg (1)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Chopped walnuts (1/2 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This mixture forms the dry base of your muffins.
3. In another bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. This forms the wet mixture.
4. Gradually pour the wet banana mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix as it can make the muffins tough.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for a delightful crunch in every bite.
6. Evenly distribute the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow for expansion during baking.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. This makes them easier to remove. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your homemade Banana Nut Muffins!