Name: Caramelized Banana Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 bananas; 125 g sugar; 20 g butter; 100 g walnuts (chopped); 2 eggs; 70 g sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 125 ml seed oil; 125 ml milk; 250 g flour; 12 g baking powder; Chocolate chips (optional, for mixing); Chocolate or chopped hazelnuts (optional, for topping)

Directions

1. Step

Peel the bananas and cut them into small pieces. In a pan, melt 125 g of sugar on low heat. Add 20 g of butter and the sliced bananas, cooking for 3–4 minutes on low heat. Stir in the chopped walnuts and set aside.

2. Step

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, 70 g of sugar, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually mix in the seed oil, milk, flour, and baking powder. Once the batter is smooth, fold in the banana-walnut mixture and chocolate chips (if using).

3. Step

Pour the batter evenly into 12 cake tins. Sprinkle the tops with chocolate or chopped hazelnuts, if desired. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.