Banana Nut Muffins
Description
This banana nut muffin recipe is made with egg whites, a little oil and a scattering of chopped walnuts, plus lemon zest for a light, bright pop of flavor.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2 egg whites
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1 cup mashed bananas
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3/4 cup white sugar
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2
In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Stir in bananas, sugar, oil, and lemon zest. Add flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in walnuts. Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool.