These fluffy and delicious banana walnut muffins are a perfect breakfast or snack. The combination of ripe bananas, walnuts, and a hint of ricotta cheese creates a moist and flavorful treat.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup full-fat yogurt
1/2 cup raisins and chopped walnuts
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the baking pan: Line a muffin tin with butter or parchment paper.
- Sift the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and yogurt until well combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the raisins and walnuts: Gently fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts.
- Bake the muffins: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or cold.
Tips:
- For a sweeter muffin, add an extra tablespoon of sugar.
- For a nut-free option, omit the walnuts.
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