⅔cuplight brown sugar, lightly packed make sure it is fresh and soft
2large eggs
2cupsmashed very ripe bananas about 3-4 bananas
2teaspoonspure vanilla extract
1 ¾cupsall purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking soda
¼teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground cinnamonoptional
½cupchopped walnutsor swap for macadamia nuts, pecans, or hazelnuts
Topping:
¼cupbrown sugar
2-3tablespoonschopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and ⅔ cup brown sugar until well combined, about 1 full minute. Add eggs, mashed banana, and vanilla, whisking until combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and use a rubber spatula to lightly stir the batter until almost combined. Add ½ cup chopped nuts and stir until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to over-mix.
Grease 15 standard-sized muffin cups and divide the batter evenly among the cups. Sprinkle the top of the each cup with brown sugar and chopped walnuts (topping). Bake for 14-17 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool.
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Notes
Serving and storage:These muffins are best the day they are made; however, leftovers can be stored tightly-covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for several days longer.These are best served warm. I reheat them in the microwave or toaster oven and serve with a smear of salted butter.Recipe can be halved. You'll get 7-8 muffins, bake time will be about the same.