Delicious and Nutritious Banana Cranberry Nut Muffins

These Banana Cranberry Nut Muffins are a delightful combination of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors. Made with ripe bananas, juicy cranberries, and crunchy nuts, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a on-the-go snack. They are easy to make and are a great way to use up overripe bananas. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the deliciousness of homemade muffins!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, mashed bananas, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Gently fold in the cranberries and chopped nuts.
6. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then remove them from the tin and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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