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Banana, Walnut, and Bourbon Muffins

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It happens every time we buy bananas – we eat a few and then the rest of the bunch sits on the counter getting over ripe. I finally decided that it was time for the bananas to get put to use this past weekend and wanted to make some banana bread muffins with them.

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month so I felt like this should be a necessary ingredient for this round of muffins.

Brad also requested some nuts in them. I don’t actually like nuts, but because I love Brad, he got some chopped walnuts included. Next time I will probably make a double batch and do walnuts in his and chocolate chips in mine.

Banana, Walnut, & Bourbon Muffins

Banana, Bourbon, and Walnut Muffin Recipe

I opted to make muffins instead of standard banana bread for a couple reasons. First, I’m impatient and didn’t want to wait an hour for the bread to bake; and second, muffins are fun bite-sized little treats to enjoy throughout the day.

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Banana, Bourbon, and Walnut Muffins

Banana, Walnut, and Bourbon Muffin Recipe

Use those overripe bananas in these delicious muffins that are perfect for fall.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Large Overripe Bananas
  • 1/3 Cup Softened Butter
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Tablespoons Bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1.5 Cups Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Walnuts - Chopped

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, mix the bananas, butter, and sugar until well combined
  2. Mix in the Egg
  3. Mix in the remaining ingredients other than flour
  4. Slowly mix in the flour
  5. Fold in the chopped walnuts
  6. Pour into muffin cups, filling 2/3 full
  7. Bake at 350* for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
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Banana, Walnut, and Bourbon Muffin Recipe

We couldn’t wait until these muffins were cool enough to enjoy. They were so moist and delicious! Despite the fact that I’m not a big fan of nuts, I still enjoyed eating these banana and bourbon muffins. I can definitely see this recipe being one that I make again the next time I have overripe bananas.

Banana, Walnut, and Bourbon Muffin Recipe

Do you have a favorite way to enjoy overripe bananas or do you eat them before they get to that point?

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  3. Girl, you had me at banana and bourbon! We’re the same way with bananas and there always seems to be a lonely three left by the time we’ve had our fill. Now I know what I’ll be making next time!

  6. Real question: does ANYONE finish a whole bunch of bananas before they’re brown?! I never have. Good thing banana bread is so good – and these look amazing!

  14. Bourbon in muffins? That is DEFINITELY an idea I can get behind. :) Hugs to you for swinging by Snickerdoodle Sunday with your greatness- hope to see you again tomorrow!

    Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)

  18. Oh my! These would be tempting! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend? Hope to see you again next week!

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda

  20. Your muffins look awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

  23. I love to make banana bread with our ripe bananas. These muffins sound delicious! Thank you for linking up with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week.

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