Cake Mix Banana Nut Muffins

You will fall in love with these easy, fluffy banana nut muffins made from your favorite boxed cake mix!

If you are searching for a simple way to make muffins, this is it! These Cake Mix Banana Nut Muffins are made with just a few pantry staples and are perfect as a snack, a grab-n-go breakfast on busy mornings, or in your kids lunchbox.

I do enjoy baking from scratch, but more often than not, I prefer to find short cuts when cooking. With four kids running around, my time is stretched thin. Luckily, this classic recipe of Banana Nut Muffins is now made quicker, easier, and foolproof with the use of a box cake mix.

What ingredients do I need?

Using a simple yellow cake mix, you can make this delicious muffin batter in a matter of minutes with a lot less measuring (and mess).

• yellow cake mix (gluten free, if needed)
• eggs
• ripe bananas
• chopped walnuts

*Specific measurements are in the recipe card below*

How do I make Cake Mix Banana Nut Muffins?

This recipe comes together super easy, making these muffins a fun recipe for the kids to help with. Bake and freeze to have at hand when you're short on time. 

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then stir in your eggs.

Step 3: Add the boxed cake mix. Stir until you have a smooth texture. Fold in the chopped walnuts.

(DO NOT follow directions on the box, just use the powder mix).

Step 4: Spoon the batter into prepared muffin tins. Top with additional chopped nuts, if desired.

Step 5: Bake for approximately 15-17 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Cake Mix Banana Nut Muffins

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Ingredients

• 15.25 oz Yellow Cake Mix (gluten free, if needed)
• 2 eggs
• 3 ripe bananas
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts + plus additional for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then stir in your eggs.
3. Add the boxed cake mix. Stir until you have a smooth texture. Fold in the chopped walnuts. (DO NOT follow directions on the box, just use the powder mix).
4. Spoon the batter into prepared muffin tins. Top with additional chopped nuts, if desired.
5. Bake for approximately 15-17 minutes. Remove and let cool.