Caramel Banana Nut Muffins

Name: Caramel Banana Nut Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 medium ripe bananas; 6 tbsp butter, softened; ¾ cup light brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; 12 squares Kraft caramel squares; ½ cup chopped pecans

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Bread

45 min

236 cal

Servings: 12

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SNAP eligible

These classic Southern muffins combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with pockets of chewy caramel and the crunch of pecans. A tender, moist crumb and simple vanilla flavor make these perfect for breakfast or brunch. The caramel pieces are lightly coated in flour to prevent them from sinking during baking, ensuring you get a delightful caramel surprise in every bite.

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Ingredients

3 medium ripe bananas

6 tbsp butter, softened

¾ cup light brown sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

12 squares Kraft caramel squares

½ cup chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup with butter or cooking spray.
Peel the ripe bananas and mash them thoroughly in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth with no large chunks remaining.
Add the softened butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Reserve 1 tablespoon of this dry mixture in a small bowl and set aside.
Cut the caramel squares into sixths (about 72 small pieces total). Toss these caramel pieces with the reserved 1 tablespoon of flour mixture, coating them lightly to prevent sticking.
Pour the dry ingredients into the banana mixture and gently stir just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy. Overmixing will result in tough, dense muffins.
Fold in the flour-coated caramel pieces and the chopped pecans using a spatula or wooden spoon, stirring gently just until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds to three-quarters full.
Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. The tops should be lightly golden brown.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool further. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

Caramel Banana Nut Muffins are cheap and wholly available at any Charlotte grocer—bananas, butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, leavening, salt, and pecans are all staples at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, ALDI, or Kroger. Cost per serving lands around $0.40 to $0.50 because bananas and butter are the only real expenses. The stated 45 minutes is honest if you're quick with mixing; expect the real time closer to 50 minutes if you need to peel and mash bananas and unwrap caramel candies. They reheat well in a toaster oven or microwave, so leftovers stay good for three days, making them ideal for weeknight breakfasts or lunch boxes.