Kona Inn Banana Muffins Recipe

Escape to paradise with these irresistible Kona Inn Banana Muffins! Made with a secret ingredient—lots and lots of perfectly mashed bananas—these muffins are unbelievably tender, moist, and bursting with banana flavor. Marion Cunningham's recipe guarantees a delightful treat that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack. They even freeze beautifully, so you can enjoy a taste of Hawaii anytime. Get ready for the best banana muffins you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 275 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Kona Inn Banana Muffins

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How to Make Kona Inn Banana Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until completely smooth. (Aim for very little texture).
  3. Add sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Beat well until thoroughly combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts (optional).
  7. Fill the prepared muffin cups about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

15g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Kona Inn Banana Muffins?

Kona Inn Banana Muffins takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Kona Inn Banana Muffins?

Kona Inn Banana Muffins has approximately 275 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Kona Inn Banana Muffins?

The key ingredients for Kona Inn Banana Muffins are Vegetable Shortening, All Purpose Flour, Bananas, Baking Soda, Salt, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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