What I do when I have three very ripe bananas? Make banana nut muffins!
As a child I never cared for bananas, but banana bread was a very different story. I loved banana bread. Fresh out of the oven, warm with butter, oh goodness I can taste it now. Yum! I believe this to be my grandmother’s very delicious recipe.
The aroma of banana nut muffins filled the kitchen as they baked in the oven. I couldn’t help but smile as I anticipated the moment when I could finally indulge in these delicious treats.
As the timer ticked down, I watched through the oven window, eagerly awaiting the muffins to rise and turn a beautiful golden brown. The scent grew stronger, and my mouth watered with each passing second.
When the timer finally went off, I carefully removed the muffins from the oven. They were perfect – slightly crispy on the outside, yet moist and full of flavor on the inside. I couldn’t resist breaking one open while it was still warm, and the steam escaped, revealing the soft banana chunks and crunchy pecans.
I grabbed a plate, placed a muffin on it, and took a moment to appreciate the swirls of golden-brown muffin top and the nutty aroma that filled the air. Then, with anticipation building, I took my first bite. The combination of ripe banana, crunchy nuts, and sweet, moist muffin was heavenly.
With each bite, I savored the delightful blend of flavors and textures. It was the perfect reward for taking those three very ripe bananas and turning them into something so delicious. I knew that these banana nut muffins wouldn’t last long in my kitchen, and I was perfectly fine with that.
Banana Nut Muffins
Ingredients
3/4 cup of butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 mashed bananas
2 eggs well beaten
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp soda
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 cups pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°
- Cream together butter and sugar.
- Blend in banana’s, eggs, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, soda, and salt.
- Add flour mix to banana mixture alternating with buttermilk. Continue to blend as you add these ingredients, add nuts.
- Pour into greased and floured muffin tins and bake for 30 mins.
Enjoy!
