Best 6 Banana Macadamia Nut Muffins Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of banana macadamia nut muffins, where sweet bananas and crunchy macadamias unite in a symphony of flavor. These muffins promise a delightful treat that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect banana macadamia nut muffins, ensuring a delightful experience with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA MACADAMIA MUFFINS



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These muffins taste even better the next day, so to save time, I often make them the night before. They stay moist for days. -Stasha Wampler, Clinchport, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in the bananas, coconut and pineapple. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in airtight containers. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high until heated through, 20-30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BANANA MACADAMIA NUT MUFFINS



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These are delicious with macadamia nuts, but are also very good with the more traditional pecans or walnuts. This recipe is less sweet than some muffin recipes - which I think makes them perfect for breakfast. Try them plain, or cut in half and toast in a toaster oven with butter.

Provided by appleydapply

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mashed banana (2 to 3 medium)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts (or walnuts or pecans)
1 egg
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400. Grease muffin cups, or line with paper baking cups.
  • Beat mashed banana, oil, milk, nuts, and egg with a spoon in a medium bowl.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients just until moistened (batter will be lumpy, so don't be tempted to overbeat).
  • Spoon batter into muffin pan.
  • Bake about 20 minutes at 400, just until golden brown. Immediately remove from cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.6, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 200.3, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 8.4, Protein 3.7

BANANA MACADAMIA NUT MUFFINS



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These are really very special muffins - super moist and full of flavor. You can substitute your preference and use different nuts instead of the macadamias. Original recipe is from Epicurious, but I tweeked it a bit.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/4 cups mashed bananas (about 3 large)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° and grease or place cupcake liner papers in 12 muffin cups.
  • Sift first 4 ingredients into a large bowl.
  • Combine bananas, both sugars, butter, milk, egg and vanilla in a medium bowl.
  • Mix into dry ingredients, then fold in half of nuts.
  • Divide batter among prepared muffin cups and and sprinkle tops with remaining macadamia nuts.
  • Bake until muffins are golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer muffins to wire rack and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 36.5, Sodium 284, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 15.2, Protein 3.4

BANANA-MACADAMIA NUT MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread     Fruit     Nut     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Back to School     Banana     Macadamia Nut     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease twelve muffin cups or line with muffin papers. Sift first 4 ingredients into large bowl. Combine bananas, both sugars, butter, milk and egg in medium bowl. Mix into dry ingredients. Fold in half of nuts. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle tops of muffins with remaining macadamia nuts. Bake until muffins are golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer muffins to rack and cool.

BANANA-NUT MUFFINS



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Delicious, moist, and easy to make banana-nut muffins from scratch. I promise your muffins will come out delicious!

Provided by Aisha Williams

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
4 overripe bananas, divided
1 cup chopped pecans, divided, or as needed
2 cups brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Mash 2 bananas with a fork in a small bowl so they still have a bit of texture; mix in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
  • Mash remaining 2 bananas in a separate large bowl. Add brown sugar and white sugar and beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes. Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla; mix for 1 more minute. Mix the banana-sugar mixture into the flour mixture until combined. Stir in banana-pecan mixture.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter into each prepared muffin cup and top with remaining pecans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 16 to 17 minutes; do not overbake. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 155.5 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

ANNA'S BANANA CACAO-NUT MUFFINS



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Yummy breakfast muffin with some healthier stuff thrown in - coconut, flax seeds, and cacao nibs.

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Whole Wheat Muffins

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup melted butter
3 ripe bananas, or more to taste, mashed
½ cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup coconut flakes
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup unsweetened cacao nibs
¼ cup flax seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  • Use a wooden spoon to mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and blend in. Add all-purpose and whole wheat flours; mix just until combined. Gently mix in coconut, walnuts, cacao nibs, and flax seeds.
  • Spoon batter into the muffin tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 167.2 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

Tips:

  • To achieve the best results, ensure that all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them combine smoothly and evenly.
  • For a moister muffin, use overripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful they will be.
  • Mash the bananas thoroughly before adding them to the batter. This will help them blend in smoothly and prevent large chunks of banana from appearing in your muffins.
  • If you don't have any macadamia nuts on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
  • Feel free to add other mix-ins to your muffins, such as chocolate chips, dried fruit, or shredded coconut.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense muffins.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the muffins.
  • Allow the muffins to cool completely before frosting or serving. This will help them hold their shape and prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Banana macadamia nut muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up overripe bananas. With their moist, fluffy texture, sweet banana flavor, and crunchy macadamia nuts, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious muffin recipe, give these banana macadamia nut muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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