ICED BANANA ALMOND MUFFINS

Iced Banana Almond Muffins are a tasty treat, made with whole wheat flour and topped with a homemade almond glaze. These banana almond muffins are so easy to put together and look fabulous when finished too!

You are going to love how well the subtle almond flavor pairs with the sweet ripe bananas in every bite of these frosted banana muffins. This banana almond flour muffin recipe creates the most soft, delicious, and flavor packed muffins you have ever tasted.

Banana Almond Muffins Recipe

Banana bread is one of the best quick bread recipes ever invented, and we have dozens of recipes on our site to prove this to be true. One of our favorite ways to enjoy banana bread is in the form of muffins, because muffins are awesome. They are portable, single-serving-sized cups of fluffy goodness, and we took these up a notch by adding icing. We have loved this recipe for years now, and I am sure you will too once you give them a try.

Why we think you will love this easy muffin recipe

If you were not already ready to give this tasty banana muffin recipe a try, here are a few reasons to convince you.

• Simple ingredients. We use some basic pantry staple ingredients to make this recipe, so you may already have everything (or almost everything) on hand. Any grocery shopping for ingredients would most likely be very minimal.
• Easy to make. This recipe is as simple as measuring and mixing, before scooping and baking. This makes the recipe great for novice chefs or kid helpers!
• They look pretty. White icing and thin almond slivers on top of a banana muffin make these little treats look party ready at all times. Whether you make them for guests or yourself, they are pretty incredible.

Iced Banana Muffins Ingredients

Flours: You will need 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of whole wheat flour for the structural base of these muffins.

Sugar: Use 1 cup of granulated sugar to make the muffins sweet and tender.

Leavening agents: To get the banana muffins to rise as they bake, add in 1 teaspoon of baking powder and ½ teaspoon of baking soda.

Salt: You will want to use 1 teaspoon of salt for a natural flavor enhancement.

Banana: Adding in 1 cup of mashed banana will give these muffins great banana flavor. This is roughly 2-3 medium-sized bananas.

Oil: You need ½ cup of canola oil to give the muffins the necessary fats needed to stay moist.

Buttermilk: Use ¾cups of buttermilk to give the muffins more liquid. You can DIY your own buttermilk by using ¾ cups of milk and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (just mix this in a separate bowl and let rest 5 minutes before using).

Egg: Use 1 egg to help bind the batter together well and create amazing muffin texture.

Vanilla extract: Adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract will help enhance the flavors in these muffins greatly.

Almond Glaze

Powdered sugar: 1 cup of powdered sugar is needed for the base of the glaze. This will make it smooth and sweet.

Butter: Use 2 tablespoons of softened butter to add a rich taste to the glaze.

Extract: For almond flavor, use 1 teaspoon of almond extract in the glaze.

Water: You will need about 1 tablespoon of water to get the glaze to the perfect consistency.

Almonds: For garnish, add some sliced almonds on top of your glazed muffins.

How to make Iced Almond Banana Muffins

Prep

Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees F. Then, line a cupcake pan with paper or silicon liners.

Muffin batter

In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, both types of flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and the salt.

Next, in a separate bowl, mix together the mashed banana, oil, buttermilk, egg and vanilla extract, until just combined.

Proceed to add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and stir just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, stir just until no white flour is showing.

Bake

Continue to fill the muffin cups about 2/3’s of the way full and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 15-17 minutes, until the muffin tops are rounded and golden brown.

Let the muffins cool completely before topping with the glaze and sliced almonds.

Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together the powder sugar, butter, almond extract, and water. Then spoon about 1 teaspoon over the top of each muffin and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

How long are iced banana muffins good for?

These banana muffins can be kept stored in an airtight container, at room temperature for about 2-3 days. For best results, we recommend eating them sooner rather than later because banana bread always taste best when fresh. If desired, you can place them in the fridge for up to 5 days for a slightly longer storage solution.

Can I freeze banana muffins?

These muffins can be frozen before or after being iced, but we suggest freezing them before any icing has been added. This is because the condensation that occurs as the muffins thaw will cause the icing to dissolve, and while the muffins will still taste delicious, they may not look as appealing.

What If I don’t have buttermilk?

If you don’t have buttermilk you can just as easily make your own. Simply substitute with milk and lemon juice. Using 1 cup of regular milk, plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, is the same as 1 cup of buttermilk. Voila, easy solution to that problem.

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Iced Banana Almond Muffins are a delightful treat, made with whole wheat flour and a homemade almond glaze. These banana almond muffins are so simple to make and look absolutely fabulous when finished too!