Banana Orange Pecan Muffins Recipe

These moist and delicious Banana Orange Pecan Muffins are bursting with flavor! Made with fresh bananas, zesty orange, and crunchy pecans, these muffins are the perfect sweet treat for breakfast or a snack. Not overly sugary, they're the ideal balance of sweetness and wholesome goodness. Get ready to bake up a batch of pure deliciousness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 233.5 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Banana Orange Pecan Muffins

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How to Make Banana Orange Pecan Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
  2. Mash 3 ripe bananas in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the zest of 1 orange. Beat until well combined.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

20g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Banana Orange Pecan Muffins?

Banana Orange Pecan Muffins takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Banana Orange Pecan Muffins?

Banana Orange Pecan Muffins has approximately 233.5 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Banana Orange Pecan Muffins?

The key ingredients for Banana Orange Pecan Muffins are Mashed Bananas, Butter, Egg, Vanilla, Orange Rind, Whole Wheat Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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