Spiced Banana Nut Muffins

Name: Spiced Banana Nut Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 egg; 1/4 cup egg substitute; 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium); 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

If you just have time for a muffin in the morning, make it a good one. These banana and spice-flavored treats from our Test Kitchen offer home-baked goodness in no time.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 egg
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine the egg, egg substitute, bananas, applesauce and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill two-thirds full with batter. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until muffins spring back when lightly touched. Cook for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 207 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

If you just have time for a muffin in the morning, make it a good one. These banana and spice-flavored treats from our Test Kitchen offer home-baked goodness in no time.

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