Banana nut muffins are such a wonderful smell baking! Sundays are a great day to bake up a batch or 2 of muffins for breakfast. They are so good with just a touch of butter and maybe some honey. But in addition to having these delicious banana nut muffins for Sunday breakfast, we now have snacks for the week.
![a dozen banana nut muffins in a muffin pan with a napkin and bananas laying next to them](https://www.theperksofbeingus.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Banana-Nut-Muffins-768x1024.jpg)
If you are finding your self sleeping in just a few more snooze alarms than you should, these muffins are a great grab and go for eating when you get to work, or between classes. They store great in one big bag or put them in small bags for lunches, or the snack drawer! I like to heat them up for about 30 seconds to bring the banana flavors to life.
We make these banana nut muffins with roasted walnuts. Roasting the walnuts gives them a more intense flavor, and they are just so crunchy! You could do the same for pecans. Pecans have a higher burn factor so keep an eye on them when you roast them!
Ingredients for the Peach Cake
- Flour: Provides structure to the cake.
- Sugar: Sweetens the cake and adds moisture.
- Baking Powder: Acts as a leavening agent, helping the cake rise.
- Salt: Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
- Milk: Adds moisture and tenderness to the cake.
- Sour Cream: Enhances moisture and richness in the cake.
- Melted Butter: Adds richness and flavor to the cake.
- Egg: Provides structure and richness.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds depth of flavor and enhances sweetness.
- Almond Extract: Provides a subtle nutty flavor that complements the peaches.
- Lemon Zest: Adds brightness and freshness to the cake batter.
Ingredients for Topping:
- Juice of Half a Lemon: Adds acidity and brightness to the topping.
- Melted Butter: Adds richness and helps to bind the topping.
- Fresh Peaches: Provides the main flavor and texture of the cake.
- Coarse Sugar: Adds sweetness and texture to the topping, creating a crunchy crust.
Why you will love making this New York bagel recipe at home:
1. Superior Freshness and Quality
- Fresh Ingredients: When you make New York bagels at home, you have control over the ingredients, ensuring that they are fresh and high-quality. This results in bagels that are fresher and often superior in taste and texture compared to store-bought versions.
- Customizable Flavors: You can experiment with different types of flour, toppings, and add-ins to create unique flavor combinations that you might not find in commercial bagels. This customization allows you to tailor the bagels to your personal preferences.
2. Mastering Traditional Techniques
- Boiling and Baking: The process of making New York-style bagels involves boiling the dough before baking, which gives the bagels their characteristic chewy texture and shiny crust. Mastering this traditional technique can be a satisfying culinary achievement.
- Learning and Sharing: Making bagels from scratch can be a fun and educational experience, whether you’re baking alone or with family and friends. It’s a great way to learn more about baking and share the joy of homemade goods with loved ones.
3. Sense of Accomplishment and Enjoyment
- Homemade Delight: There’s a unique satisfaction that comes from making something from scratch. Enjoying a warm, freshly baked bagel that you’ve made yourself can be incredibly rewarding.
- Creative Process: Baking can be a therapeutic and creative outlet. Shaping the dough, choosing toppings, and watching your bagels come to life in the oven can be a delightful and stress-relieving process.
By making New York City-style bagels at home, you can enjoy the superior taste of fresh, high-quality bagels, master traditional baking techniques, and experience the joy and satisfaction of creating something delicious from scratch.
Making homemade bagels might seem daunting, but with this detailed new york style bagel recipe, you’ll be able to bring the taste of New York City into your own kitchen. Whether you enjoy your bagels plain, topped with sesame seeds, or slathered in cream cheese, these homemade bagels are sure to impress. Next time you’re craving a chewy bagel with a crisp exterior, skip the grocery store and try this recipe instead. Happy baking!
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Ingredients
Instructions
Instructions for roasting walnuts:
- Preheat oven to 300 F.
- Spray a baking sheet with oil, and spread walnuts out in pan. Roast walnuts for 8 minutes, then turn, and roast for another 5. Watch carefully to ensure they do not burn. Remove from oven, and allow to cool. Chop coarsely using a nut chopper, or a sharp knife on a cutting board. Set aside.1 cup walnuts
Instructions for banana nut muffins:
- Adjust oven temperature to 400 F.
- Line muffin pan with paper liners. We like to use the tall ones to give more space for batter and because they give a more bakery shop look! Spray the insides of the liners with oil.spray oil
- Whisk eggs and milk in a mixing bowl.2 eggs, ¾ cup milk
- Add in Sugar, salt and baking powder. Whisk to combine.¼ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoon baking powder
- Whisk in melted butter and flour until no lumps remain.½ cup butter, 1 ¾ cups flour
- Peel and cut up banana into a bowl. Smash with a fork. Stir bananas gently into the muffins. Do not over mix. Add 2/3 of the walnuts into the muffin batter. Add bananas gently into the muffins and stir to combine, being careful not to overmix.3 bananas
- Scoop the batter evenly into 12 cupcake liners using an ice-cream scoop. Sprinkle walnuts & turbinado sugar on top. Bake for 20 minutes, rotating halfway through. Muffins are done when they spring back after being lightly pressed.Â2 tablespoon turbinado sugar, 1 cup walnuts
Nutrition
Here are a few more muffin recipes to try!
![blackberry muffins and a bowl of blackberries](https://www.theperksofbeingus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_8973-scaled-e1691516685690-1024x768.jpg)
![chocolate muffins in blue wrappers](https://www.theperksofbeingus.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/close-up-chocolate-muffins-768x1024.jpg)
![cranberry orange muffins](https://www.theperksofbeingus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_7148_jpg-768x1024.jpg)
I love the addition of walnuts. Saving and trying this recipe.
Albana,
When we roast the walnuts it makes them so crunchy! We hope you enjoy!
Best,
Dina and Bruce
I’ll make this week! ?I seem to always forget to roast the walnuts, & what a difference! thanks for the reminder!!
Kathi,
Of course! We hope you make these soon! If you do give us a review on how they turn out!
Have the best week!
Dina and Bruce
What a perfect breakfast to take to work on those busy mornings! Definitely making these!! ?
Elizabeth,
We think you are gonna put them on high rotation! Enjoy your week!
Dina and Bruce
Love the crumbly top. Banana muffins make the best snacks.
Sarah,
The crumbly top is my favorite! So good with roasted walnuts!
Have the best week!
Dina and Bruce
I can’t wait to try your recipe! Just letting the bananas get nice and ripe!
Sue,
You know ripe bananas are the best for this recipe! And be sure to roast the walnuts! It makes them so crunchy!!
Have the best week!
Dina and Bruce
Love the crumbly, walnut tops! Hope to make them on the weekend!
Elaine and James,
The toasted walnut tops are a favorite of mine! We hope you are enjoying your weekend!
Best,
Dina and Bruce