Best 11 Banana Cranberry Nut Muffins Recipes

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Banana cranberry nut muffins are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own preferences. Whether you like your muffins sweet or tart, with a crunchy topping or a moist center, there is a banana cranberry nut muffin recipe out there for you. With so many variations to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect recipe to satisfy your taste buds.

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BANANA WALNUT CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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Muffins that have a full range of flavor from the sweet bananas to tart cranberries and the crunch of the walnuts.

Provided by Mel Schwan

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 ½ cups mashed bananas
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
⅓ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 16 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Combine white sugar, melted butter, and eggs in another bowl; whisk until smooth. Mix in bananas, cranberries, and 1/2 cup walnuts. Fold in flour mixture and mix until a lumpy batter forms.
  • Spoon batter into lined cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Mix brown sugar and 3 tablespoons flour in a small bowl. Cut in cubed butter with a pastry cutter or two knives until pea-sized crumbles form. Mix in 1/3 cup walnuts.
  • Sprinkle walnut crumble over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 182.9 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

BANANA CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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"Any time I get together with friends and family members, they ask me to bring some of these yummy muffins," writes Gretchen Zoch. The Boiling Springs, North Carolina reader relies on cranbereies to dress up her homemade banana muffins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 14 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1-2/3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup water
1/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 medium)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cranberries, 1 cup sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until berries begin to pop. Drain and set aside., In a large bowl, cream shortening and remaining sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with bananas. Fold in cranberry mixture and walnuts., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANA CRANBERRY NUT MUFFINS



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Moist and nutritious banana muffins, great for breakfast. Made with oat bran, almond milk, fresh cranberries, bananas, and walnuts!

Provided by kwat@65

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup oat bran
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
½ cup almond milk
½ cup chopped fresh cranberries
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Sift flour, oat bran, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together into a large bowl.
  • Beat brown sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth. Beat in bananas, almond milk, and cranberries. Fold in flour mixture. Stir walnuts into the batter.
  • Fill each muffin liner with 1 tablespoon batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 171.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

BANANA NUT MUFFINS



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Tyler Florence's Banana Nut Muffins from Food Network are loaded with banana flavor, as he uses four whole overripe bananas and plenty of pecans for crunch.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 27m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 overripe bananas
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly butter 2 muffin tins.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Mash 2 of the bananas with a fork in a small bowl so they still have a bit of texture. With an electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk, whip the remaining bananas and sugar together like you mean it, for a good 3 minutes. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla and beat well, scraping down the sides of the bowl once or twice. Mix in the dry ingredients just until incorporated. Fold in the nuts and the mashed bananas with a rubber spatula. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins to fill them about halfway. Give them a rap on the counter to get any air bubbles out.
  • Bake until a toothpick stuck in the muffins comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before turning the muffins out. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BANANA CRUNCH MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 45m

Yield 18 large muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 extra-large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 bananas)
1 cup medium-diced ripe bananas (1 banana)
1 cup small-diced walnuts
1 cup granola
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Dried banana chips, granola, or shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line 18 large muffin cups with paper liners. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the melted butter and blend. Combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, and mashed bananas, and add them to the flour-and-butter mixture. Scrape the bowl and blend well. Don't overmix.
  • Fold the diced bananas, walnuts, granola, and coconut into the batter. Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each 1 to the top. Top each muffin with dried banana chips, granola, or coconut, if desired. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly, remove from the pan, and serve.

CRANBERRY BANANA BREAD



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Use up the leftover cranberries, freeze the loaf for later. I often make half of this into a loaf and half into small muffins.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1/4-1/2 cup butter or 1/4-1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup mashed banana
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries or 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
  • Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
  • Mix sugar and butter in a medium mixing bowl until completely blended.
  • Add banana, milk and eggs, mixing well.
  • Add dry ingredients, mixing just until moist.
  • Stir in nuts and cranberries.
  • Spread batter evenly in the loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the bread comes out clean.
  • Remove from pan, cool on rack.

BANANA-CRANBERRY SPICE MUFFINS



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Think of these delicious muffins as spicy mini banana breads with tart cranberries.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal
1 egg
3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or use paper baking cups. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
  • In medium bowl, beat egg, milk and oil with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Beat in bananas. Stir in crushed cereal; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except cranberries until blended. Stir in cranberries. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY NUT MUFFINS



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These are delicious, beautiful muffins. I serve them during the holidays or anytime cranberries are available. The leftovers always make good breakfast treats. Through the years I've tried many cranberry recipes for bread and muffins, but this remains my family's all-time favorite! -Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and baking powder. In another bowl, beat eggs. Add orange juice and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Fold in cranberries and pecans. Spoon into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups (cups will be almost full). Bake until golden brown, 20 minutes. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY BANANA OAT MUFFINS



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These tasty muffins are a good way to use up over-ripe bananas and are great for those who are allergic to dairy products as they can be made with either butter or non-dairy margarine. This recipe was developed in the test kitchens of Robin Hood Multifoods.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oats
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 3/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (5-6 bananas)
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 cup cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine the first six ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Beat together egg, bananas and melted butter or margarine until smooth.
  • Add to dry ingredients.
  • Stir to blend.
  • Stir in cranberries just until combined.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan, filling almost to the top.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.7, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 29, Sodium 299.1, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 14.2, Protein 4.4

KING ARTHUR FLOUR'S BANANA CRUMB MUFFINS



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A hearty loaf of banana bread is an excellent way to use up a pile of leftover bananas, but sometimes you want a lighter option. These tender banana muffins are crowned with a delightfully crunchy cinnamon crumb topping that lends to their addictive nature. The easy recipe, which doesn't require any special equipment - just a couple of bowls - was adapted from one originally developed by a 9-year old named Meghan Cwikla. With it, she won the junior division at the 1997 State Baking Contest at the Connecticut State Fair.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     breakfast, brunch, easy

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, room temperature
1 1/2 cups King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large, ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • For the topping, in a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar and cinnamon. Add butter or margarine and mix with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. Put aside while preparing muffin batter.
  • For the muffins, in large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, slightly beaten egg and melted butter or margarine. Mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. (Do not use paper muffin cups!) Using hands, arrange coarse, pea-sized crumbs over muffin batter.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until muffins test done with a cake tester. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

CRANBERRY BRAN MUFFINS



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These are so easy and quick, you can bake them on a whim -- whenever you have a craving but not a lot of time. Orange zest and buttermilk give this recipe extra-special tang.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups packed dark-brown sugar
1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
11 tablespoons (1 3/8 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners; set aside. Place flour, bran, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in sugar, and set aside.
  • Whisk together buttermilk, butter, eggs, zest, and vanilla in a bowl. Add flour mixture; stir until just combined. Stir in cranberries.
  • Divide batter among lined muffin cups. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Turn out; serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips for Perfect Banana Cranberry Nut Muffins:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups evenly: This will help ensure that the muffins bake evenly.
  • Don't overbake the muffins: Overbaking can make the muffins dry. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done.
  • Let the muffins cool before frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature: The muffins will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Banana cranberry nut muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. They're perfect for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or an afternoon snack. With their sweet and tangy flavor, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone. You can experiment with different nuts, add-ins, and frostings to create your own unique muffin recipe.

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