These Banana Pecan Mini Muffins have the perfect banana flavor, and perfect pecan sweetness! They are simple to make and taste GREAT!

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For a last minute gathering, I decided to whip up some Banana Pecan Mini  Muffins.  Banana Muffins usually are made with walnuts.  Well, that’s not going to work in my kitchen because I don’t have any! With NO time to run to the store to replenish the walnut supply,  I used pecans instead.  WOW!  What a great, sweet flavor it added! I am go glad that I ran out of walnuts, because I might not have ever used pecans in this batter otherwise. Adding a bit of whole wheat flour into the batter (because II ran out of regular flour) added great texture and flavor to the muffins!  I definitely will add these options to my muffin repertoire! 

Here’s What you need:

  • 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup of
  • 2 teaspoons of
  • 1/2 teaspoon of
  • 1/2 teaspoon of
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup light
  • 1 1/2 cups of ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon of

These Banana Pecan Mini Muffins have the perfect banana flavor, and perfect pecan sweetness! They are simple to make and taste GREAT!

Here’s what you do:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Mix together all of the dry ingredients except for the brown sugar.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the egg, brown sugar, banana, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, and fold together just until the dry ingredients are moistened. The batter will not be smooth.
  5. Divide up the batter into a greased muffin pan.
  6. Bake for 15-16 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  7. After 2-3 minutes of cooling in the pan, remove and let cool on  a wire rack.

These Banana Pecan Mini Muffins have the perfect banana flavor, and perfect pecan sweetness! They are simple to make and taste GREAT!

Serve warm! Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!

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14 Comments on Banana Pecan Mini Muffins

    • The pecans were so yummy! I think chocolate chip cookies were a great recipe made by “accident” as well. I wasn’t sure how the pecans would taste in the muffins at first! I read somewhere that the chocolate fell in the batter and the rest was history! I love good “accidents”!:) Enjoy!

  2. They sound wonderful, I do like mini muffins it means that I can eat more and that makes no sense. I still love them. Thanks for bringing this good recipe idea to #HomeMattersParty
    Kathleen

  5. These sound really, really good- and maybe a little less guilt-inducing than the average treat. 🙂 Thank you for popping by Snickerdoodle Sunday and sharing your recipe- hope to see you this coming weekend!

    Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)

  6. Pecans are fabulous! These look so delish! Thanks for linking up and sharing with us at Funtastic Friday. Please join us again this week:-)

  7. “Happy accidents” are the best. I love pecans. My mom bought large quantities from a friend with pecan trees, so I grew up on them. Unfortunately they are not as readily available to me as and rather expensive.

  9. Double yum! These look fantastic. Pecans and bananas are a great combo, too. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Funtastic Friday.