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Banana Nut Muffins

I absolutely love making these banana nut muffins with caramelized walnuts for breakfast or a delicious afternoon snack! They are healthy, vegan, super moist, and loaded with oats and walnuts. 
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 272kcal
Author Sina

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup vanilla-flavored coconut or soy yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

For the Topping:

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 °F. In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseeds and the water. Set aside and let it soak for at least 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mash the bananas with a fork. 
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the batter.
  • Whisk with a wooden spoon until well combined. 
  • In a small pot, combine the vegan butter, maple syrup, and walnuts. Cook for about 3 minutes until caramelized. Stir constantly. 
  • Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin paper liners. 
  • Top with the caramelized walnuts. 
  • Bake for 20 minutes. 

Notes

  • As every oven is a bit different, it’s best to do a toothpick test to check if the muffins are done. Adjust the baking time if needed. 
  • I used whole wheat flour for my muffins to make them healthier. You could also replace it with spelt flour or all-purpose flour if you want. 
  • You could also use mixed nuts (for example walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, and almonds) for this recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 2mg