Tuesday 14 August 2012

Banana Butterscotch Pecan Muffins


I mentioned yesterday that I baked 2 banana recipes recently. If you missed the dark chocolate and raspberry banana loaf then do check it out as it's delicious! This is actually one I've baked before but I decided to make them into muffins and because they are so good, I want to share them again.  The flavour combination of banana, butterscotch and pecan is heavenly. I substituted spelt flour to make it healthier - you can also use wholemeal flour or plain flour. It makes for a very substantial breakfast and  they freeze well too :)

 finally got a chance to use my pretty muffin wrappers 

 yum! 

Makes 8 large muffins

3 ripe bananas
225g spelt flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
150g brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
60mls milk
60g yoghurt
100g pecan nuts
150g butterscotch chips


  • Preheat the oven to 180C.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas.
  • Add the eggs one at a time. 
  • Add the sugar, oil, milk and yoghurt and mix well.
  • Add in the dry ingredients and mix.
  • Finally stir in the butterscotch chips and pecan nuts.
  • Spoon into muffin cases.
  • Bake for approximately 20 - 25 minutes until golden brown. 
  • A skewer inserted in the middle should come out clean.


17 comments:

  1. I'm all over banana's at the moment!! Must be the weather ripening them too quickly!!

    Butterscotch and banana! Mmmmm

    xx Kat xx

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    1. I've just been over to your blog and seen the evidence :) yay for bananas!

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  2. Delicious! I have not used spelt flour before. I'll need to try it!

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    1. It works really well with banana recipes as it has a slight "nutty" flavour and a lovely texture.

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  3. Mmmmm...Love the muffins. I must try spelt.

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  4. I love using spelt flour in baking, it tastes fab and I tell myself I can eat it all as its healthier! I love banana and pecans (though I will hold the butterscotch...) and will be giving these a go.

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    1. Me too! Since I discovered spelt flour, I've been adding it to a lot of recipes particularly the fruit based ones.

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  5. I think you should get a sponsorship deal with a banana supplier! ;-) I was looking for a banana muffin recipe for my mum on Monday...a pity I didn't see this one as the butterscotch element sounds delicious! :-)

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  6. Your muffin papers are so cute! I bet the butterscotch chips were a welcome surprise in these muffins! yum!

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    1. I've had the muffin wrappers for months! So pleaased I got round to making them. I used up my final batch of butterscotch chips earlier this year but guess where I got more from? Yup! same as A&w Topper! :)

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  7. What a fantastic flavour combo in these muffins. Bet the tasted even better than they sound too.

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  8. ohh these look fab Ros :) i've been going banana crazy too can't wait to post the maple syrup banana bread recipe ~

    I've never used Spelt flour hehe think it's time i bought a bag hehe

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    1. Maple syrup banana bread sounds heavenly! I'm addicted to spelt flour now :)

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