Banana Nut Muffins

Ingredients

• 4 bananas (overripe, peeled, divided)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons sour cream (or yogurt)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 15 cups in two regular muffin pans.

2. 2

   Mash 2 of the bananas with a fork in a small bowl, leaving some texture. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, butter, eggs, sugar, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, sour cream or yogurt, and the remaining 2 bananas. Beat the ingredients with an electric mixer for 3 minutes, or until well combined.

4. 4

   Fold in the chopped walnuts and the mashed bananas with a rubber spatula.

5. 5

   Spoon the batter into each cup using an ice cream scoop or a spoon. This recipe yields 15 muffins.

6. 6

   Bake the banana nut muffins for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown.