Banana Nut Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 3 medium bananas (mashed)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

2. 2

   In a measuring jug, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

3. 3

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add bananas and mash at medium speed. Then add melted butter and sugar. Mix until combined.

4. 4

   Add eggs and vanilla extract, beat at medium speed until incorporated.

5. 5

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Fold in walnuts using a spatula.

6. 6

   Divide batter between prepared muffin cups, filling them to the rim.

7. 7

   For the topping: Melt the butter in a skillet, add walnuts and maple syrup. Let simmer at medium-low for 2 minutes until thickened. Add about 1 tsp of topping on top of each muffin.

8. 8

   Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, until a toothpick, inserted into the center, comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.