Banana Nut Muffins

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.

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

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup mashed bananas
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup chopped walnuts
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

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

Step 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.

Step 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.