Best 7 Jumbo Banana Pecan Muffins Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying treat that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even just a snack, then jumbo banana pecan muffins are definitely worth trying. Made with a combination of ripe bananas, chopped pecans, and a hint of warm spices, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and incredibly indulgent. Whether you enjoy them on their own or pair them with a cup of coffee or tea, jumbo banana pecan muffins are sure to become a favorite in your household.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA PECAN MUFFINS



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These favorite banana pecan muffins are perfectly moist and packed with banana flavor.

Provided by Ann Otis

Categories     Breakfast/Brunch

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 very ripe large bananas
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup regular-sized muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Cut two of the bananas into pieces and place in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Add the brown sugar and whip on medium high speed for around three minutes or until pretty smooth.
  • Add the melted butter, eggs and vanilla to the banana sugar mixture, and keep whipping for another 2 - 3 minutes, until well combined.
  • Mash the remaining two bananas in a small bowl until mostly smooth, with only small chunks remaining.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and fold in the flour mixture with a rubber spatula until just combined. Fold in the mashed bananas.
  • Divide the batter evenly in the muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops with pecans and bake for about 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 351 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 :

ULTIMATE BANANA MUFFINS



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My staple go-to recipe for overripe bananas! The key to super moist muffins is to mix the batter until only just combined, and not to over bake.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground nutmeg
3 very ripe bananas
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl. Mix in white sugar, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Fold in flour mixture until just combined. Fold walnuts into the batter.
  • Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 286.1 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

JUMBO CARAMEL BANANA MUFFINS



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Make and share this Jumbo Caramel Banana Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by adena mangis

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 6 jumbo muffins, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 large)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg; beat well. Add bananas and vanilla; mix well.
  • In a different bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture.
  • Fill paper-lined jumbo muffin cups 3/4ths of the way full. Bake at 350 for 23-28 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and remove to a wire rack to cool.
  • Icing:.
  • For icing in a saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk; bring to a boil. Cool slightly.
  • Whisk in confectioners sugar. Transfer to a pastery bag or a plastic bag with the tip cut off and drizzle over muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.8, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 351.6, Carbohydrate 84.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 56.7, Protein 4.8

BANANA PECAN MUFFINS



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A nice little muffin recipe that came in a flyer in the mail. Use ripe bananas for the best flavor. If you want to make sure your baking powder is fresh, test by mixing 1 teaspoon with 1/3 cup hot water--if it doesn't foam, the baking powder is stale and should not be used.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Grease 18 standard muffin pan cups (or use paper liners).
  • Beat butter and sugar together at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in bananans until smooth.
  • Mix together flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Alternately stir flour mixture and buttermilk into egg mixture until dry ingredients are just moistened.
  • Stir in pecans and vanilla.
  • Do not overmix batter; it should not be completely smooth.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan, filling two-thirds full.
  • Bake until lightly golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 37.6, Sodium 243.2, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 13.8, Protein 3.1

JUMBO PUMPKIN PECAN MUFFINS



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Perk up an autumn morning with one of these hearty muffins. You'll really enjoy the pumpkin-spice flavor and crumbly nut topping&mash;and so will everyone else! -Mrs. Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans. Fill six greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full., In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calories, Fat 30g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

JUMBO BANANA COOKIES



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Large, soft cookies everyone will love! Don't omit the frosting.

Provided by Bernie

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup shortening
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas
½ cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
¼ cup evaporated milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix together shortening, 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, eggs, bananas, vanilla, 1/2 cup evaporated milk and vinegar till light and creamy.
  • In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to other mixture. Add nuts.
  • Chill one hour in refrigerator.
  • Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet about two inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 15 minutes. Let cool then frost them.
  • To Make Frosting: Mix 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons soft butter or margarine, 1/4 cup evaporated milk, and 1/4 tsp vanilla. Beat until soft. Spread on tops of cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 234.7 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

Tips:

  • For a sweeter muffin, use ripe bananas.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make sure the muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, they're done.
  • For a more decadent muffin, top with a streusel topping before baking.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Jumbo banana pecan muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist texture, sweet banana flavor, and crunchy pecan topping, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, give these jumbo banana pecan muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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