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
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 more likely to be eaten before they dry out.
- 3 large overripe bananas
- ⅓ cup softened butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Bourbon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of ground nutmeg & ground cloves
- 1.5 cups flour
- In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients except for the flour
- Mix until well combined
- Slowly mix in the flour
- Pour into muffin cups, filling them ⅔ of the way
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Do you have a favorite way to enjoy overripe bananas or do you eat them before they get to that point?
amber.m says
Oh sweet mother of deliciousness! SO need to make these! Yummy!
Chelsea says
I love the banana + walnut combo and hey, a little bourbon couldn’t hurt! ;)
Jessica H. says
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!
Cosmetics Aficionado says
These sound so delicious!!
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
You had me at Bourbon! LOL! For real though I loveeeeeee banana muffins!
Paige says
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!
Emmy says
I don’t drink, but with a little modification for me these look good!
Carly says
I love the idea of adding bourbon to banana muffins! YUM!
Stephanie says
bourbon plus muffins?! OMG
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Did you just make it okay to have bourbon for breakfast?? ;) Love it!
Stephanie Louise (@StephLouiseATB) says
Very unique idea!
Ashley says
Oh, yum! These look delish!
Kathy Penney says
Those look so decadent and delicious! Love the flavor combo!
Sarah R. says
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)
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Sounds yummy. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Shared…See you again soon.
Frugal Hausfrau says
Do these look gorgeous Kendra! What a beautiful texture! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
Sounds a delicious combination and different with the touch of bourbon. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing with us at #overthemoon link party. I’ve shared on social media. Have a great week and see you at the next OTM.
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond
http://www.sizzlingtowardssixty.com.au
Linda says
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
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party!
Miz Helen says
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
jhuls says
I love banana muffins! These look good! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
Ai @Ai made it for you says
Omg banana, walnut, and bourbon sound like a winner combination! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!
Nicole says
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.