Macadamia Nut Tree
Think of the creamy rich taste of a macadamia nut. Consider its crunch. Many believe the macadamia to be the world's finest nut. The uniquely flavorful and creamy taste of a mac nut is incomparable. They are loaded with protein and calcium. A true Hawaiian delicacy.
Banana-Macadamia Nut Muffins
A moist and flavorful banana-nut muffin with a distinctly tropical twist.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, toasted, chopped
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease twelve muffin cups or line with muffin papers. Sift first 4 ingredients into large bowl. Combine bananas, both sugars, butter, milk and egg in medium bowl. Mix into dry ingredients. Fold in half of nuts. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle tops of muffins with remaining macadamia nuts. Bake until muffins are golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer muffins to rack and cool.
recipe adapted from Bon Appetit
Our good friends Joe and Colleen Ayer (also Santa Cruz alumni) live on the North Kohala coast of the Big Island. They started a company a few years ago called Just Macnuts. They make the most divine macadamia nut butter!!
If you're interested in acquiring this delicious delicacy that is pure Hawaii from North Kohala you may contact Colleen at sales@justmacnuts.com.
Until next time,
Aloha nui loa
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