Banana Walnut Mini Muffins

Just before we went on our Alaskan cruise, I had an abundance of bananas in the fruit bowl. Not knowing what to do with them, I just put them in the fridge. When we returned, they were all black, perfect for making these muffins. In just 30 minutes we had breakfast.


Banana Walnut Mini Muffins

Makes 48 mini muffins

Inspired by Allrecipes

1 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

3 overripe large bananas

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line mini muffin tins with paper liners.

2. In a medium bowl whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, mash overripe bananas with a fork.

4. Add sugar, egg, and melted butter to mashed bananas.  Stir in flour mixture and gently fold in walnuts.

5. Spoon into muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10- 15 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.