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Hummingbird Muffins

Pam
Hummingbird Muffins have all the flavors of the classic southern cake by the same name. They're less sweet, which makes them perfect for breakfast or brunch!
4.91 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Southern
Servings 18 muffins
Calories 193 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins

  • ⅓ cup butter room temperature
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1⅔ cup self rising flour
  • ½ cup flaked coconut optional
  • ⅔ cup crushed pineapple undrained
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 Tablespoons milk see notes

Instructions
 

For the Muffins

  • Cream the butter at low speed of mixer for 1 minute.
  • Add sugars and cream for 1 minute.
  • Add bananas, eggs, vanilla and mix for 1 minute.
  • Stir in flour, pineapple and coconut until well blended.
  • Fold in pecans.
  • Pour batter into standard size muffin tins that have been sprayed with a baking spray containing oil and flour. Or use paper liners that have also been sprayed with baking spray. Fill ¾-⅞ full.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 15 minutes. Test for doneness by pressing lightly with fingertip. If no indentation is left the muffins are done.
  • Let cool in pan 2-3 minutes and then remove and finish cooling on a cooling rack.
  • If glaze is desired, drizzle over warm muffins.

For the Glaze

  • Mix all ingredients until smooth, beginning with 2 teaspoons of milk and adding as needed for desired consistency.

Notes

  • Butter may be salted or unsalted.
  • Eggs may be brought to room temperature in a bowl of warm water if needed.
  • Brown sugar may be light or dark brown.
  • Self-rising flour can be made using the formula found at Easy Buttermilk Biscuits
  • Bananas can be mashed in a blender, in a bowl with a fork, or in a plastic bag and mashed with hands.
  • Glaze is optional. 
  • Coconut and/or pecans may be omitted, if desired. 

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 37mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 148IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword breakfast, brunch, hummingbird, muffins
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