Sheet Pan Banana Bread Muffins with Walnuts

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Moist banana bread muffins baked on a sheet pan with crunchy walnuts provide a quick and crowd-pleasing treat for breakfast or dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers ripe bananas, granulated sugar, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a half-sheet pan (about 18x13 inches) with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup mashed ripe bananas until combined.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then gently fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter evenly onto the prepared sheet pan and spread to an even thickness.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden.
  8. Step 8: Let cool for 10 minutes on the pan, then cut into 12 squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

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