Here are the easy preparation steps for Walnut Chocolate-Chip Banana Bread Muffins:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F for muffins or mini-loaves, or 375°F for a large loaf.
2. Coat pan(s) with cooking spray. Pan options: 1 large loaf (9-by-5-inch pan), 3 mini loaves (6-by-3-inch pan, 2-cup capacity), 12 muffins (standard 12-cup, 2 1/2-inch muffin pan).
3. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, brown sugar, butter, oil and vanilla in another large bowl until well combined.
4. Make a well in the dry ingredients and stir in the wet ingredients until just combined. Add bananas, walnuts and chocolate chips. Stir just to combine; do not over-mix. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan(s). Top with additional walnuts, if desired.
5. Bake until golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes for muffins, 35 minutes for mini-loaves, 1 hour 10 minutes for a large loaf.
6. Let cool in the pan(s) for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
7. Let muffins cool for 5 minutes more, mini-loaves for 30 minutes, large loaves for 40 minutes.
TIP: To toast chopped walnuts, place them in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat. Stirring constantly until fragrant and lightly browned … 2 to 4 minutes.
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Source: Eating Well