Banana Walnut Muffins
Banana Walnut Muffins are moist, sweet baked treats that combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich, earthy crunch of walnuts. They are a popular quick bread, often made with flour, sugar, eggs, and butter or oil, and are widely enjoyed in North American home baking and coffee shops.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These muffins are typically high in carbohydrates and fats, with a moderate amount of protein from the walnuts and eggs. A standard muffin provides a good source of potassium from the bananas and healthy omega-3 fats from the nuts, with a rough calorie count of 300-400 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 365 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 290 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 85 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg |
| Folate | 35 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.6 mg |
Per 1 muffin (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, they represent a classic example of American comfort food, often made to use up overripe bananas. Nutritionally, the walnuts add a valuable dose of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, making them a slightly more nutrient-dense option than many other sweet muffins.
