Best 7 Banana Orange Pecan Muffins Recipes

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Embark on a delightful culinary adventure as we unravel the secrets to creating the perfect "Banana Orange Pecan Muffins". These delectable treats are a symphony of flavors, blending the sweetness of ripe bananas, the vibrant zest of oranges, and the nutty crunch of pecans. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the essential tips and techniques to ensure your muffins turn out moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delicious journey together.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA ORANGE MUFFINS



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Got it from the Quaker Oatmeal website and wanted to try it. It is described as a kid favorite, low sodium, lower fat, and less than 30 minutes.

Provided by hellokitty

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 29m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/3 cup dates (optional) or 1/3 cup raisins, chopped (optional)
8 ounces plain nonfat yogurt or 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
3/4 cup banana, mashed and ripe (about 2 medium)
2 egg whites or 1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F Line twelve medium muffin cups with paper baking cups or lightly spray bottoms only with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and dates; mix well. In medium bowl, combine yogurt, banana, egg whites, oil and orange peel; blend well. Add to dry ingredients all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. (Do not overmix.).
  • Fill muffin cups almost full.
  • Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool muffins in pan on wire rack 5 minutes; remove from pan.

BANANA, ORANGE & PECAN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Banana, Orange & Pecan Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Peach01

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 mashed bananas (ripe)
1/3 cup melted butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat together bananas, butter, egg, vanilla and orange rind.
  • In a medium bowl, stif together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Pour the dry ingredients in the banana mixture and mix until combined. Add chopped pecans & stir again.
  • Spoon batter into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups.
  • Bake muffins in 350 degrees F oven for 15 to 20 minutes of until risen and firm to the touch. Let cool on wire racks.
  • Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days of freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 275.3, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 13.6, Protein 3.9

ORANGE PECAN MUFFINS



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Our neighbors often give us oranges from their trees, so I revised this muffin recipe to make use of this delicious and vitamin-rich fruit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 18 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup sugar
4 large oranges
Water
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4-1/2 cups raisin bran cereal
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first four ingredients. Set aside. Remove the peel from two of the oranges. Cut all the oranges into eighths and remove seeds; puree in a blender or food processor If necessary, add enough water to puree to equal 2 cups. Stir oranges, eggs, oil, cereal and pecans into the dry ingredients. Blend only until mixed. Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake at 375° for 10-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE PECAN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Orange Pecan Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Beat butter with mixer until creamy. Add 1 cup sugar, beating well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine flour and baking soda. Add to butter mixture alternately with yogurt, beginning and ending wtih flour mixture. Beat at low speed after each addition, just until blended. Stir in pecans and orange rind.
  • Place muffin papers in muffin tin and spray the liners lightly with Pam. Spoon batter into cups, filling almost full.
  • Bake at 375º for 18-20 minutes or until muffins are lightly browned.
  • Brush orange juice over hot muffins and sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon sugar.

ORANGE-PEAR MUFFINS



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These muffins feature pears, which are a great source of vitamin C, and seasonal spices such as cinnamon and allspice. Grated orange peel rounds out the holiday touch in these feel-good treats from Kay Tanberg of Duluth, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium pears, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, whisk the milk, oil, egg, orange zest and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pears, then egg whites. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANA-ORANGE BRAN MUFFINS WITH PECANS AND RAISINS



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Great muffins with no added sugar. Try them for a weekend breakfast warm from the oven or any time you want a quick snack that is good for you. Yummy!

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick cooking spray
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 3 medium bananas)
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 egg
1/4 cup canola oil or 1/4 cup light olive oil
1 1/2 cups bran flakes
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, orange juice concentrate, egg and oil.
  • Stir in bran flakes, let sit about 15 minutes to soften cereal.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour with baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • Add to cereal mixture and stir just until combined.
  • Gently fold in raisins and pecans. Spoon batter evenly into muffin tins.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until done.
  • Cool 5 minutes in tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 153, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 10.5, Protein 3.1

JUMBO BANANA-PECAN MUFFINS



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These tender muffins are topped with a delightful streusel. They make a great treat for Christmas morning when served with fresh fruit and coffee. -Pam Ivbuls, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1-1/2 cups sour cream
3 large eggs, room temperature
6 tablespoons butter, melted
STREUSEL:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine bananas, sour cream, eggs and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Fill greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups two-thirds full. For streusel, in a small bowl, combine flour, sugars and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in pecans. Sprinkle over tops., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in resealable plastic freezer bags. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full: This will prevent the muffins from overflowing in the oven.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 18-20 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely: This will help the muffins to hold their shape.

Conclusion:

These banana-orange-pecan muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are packed with flavor from the bananas, oranges, and pecans and are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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