Banana Nut Muffins

Sometimes less means more, as with these muffins made with egg whites, a little oil and a scattering of chopped walnuts. The lemon zest makes for a delicate contrast to the sweet banana batter.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 171 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 egg whites
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup mashed bananas
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, beat egg whites slightly. Stir in bananas, sugar, oil, and lemon peel. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in walnuts. Fill muffin pan cups 2/3 full.

Step 4

Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops are lightly browned. Remove muffins from pan.