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Pecan Banana Muffins

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Delightful muffins starring ripe bananas and crunchy pecans, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups ripe bananas
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 3 eggs (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line your muffin tins with liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until well combined.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the oil, Greek yogurt, mashed bananas, vanilla, eggs, and dark brown sugar until smooth and cohesive.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Add the chopped pecans and fold them into the batter gently.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin liners.
  7. Bake the muffins at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 12-15 minutes.

Notes

For extra flavor, lightly toast the pecans before adding them to the batter. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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