Perfect Banana Nut Cupcakes recipe

Perfect Banana Nut Cupcakes recipe

Ingredients
1¾ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup sugar (brown sugar or white sugar)

½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or ½ cup / 120ml oil)

2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup / 250g)

2 large eggs

¼ cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

¾ cup (90g) chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions
Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl and mix with melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture gently until just combined (do not overmix). Stir in the chopped nuts.

Line a muffin tin with paper liners, fill each cup about ¾ full, and sprinkle a few extra nuts on top if desired.

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.

These muffins are moist, nutty, and perfect for breakfast or snacks.