I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Banana Muffins

We all get bananas that get over ripe way to quick.   I will normally throw my in the refrigerator or freezer until I'm ready to make something with it.  This is a recipe that the kids love to help with and really enjoy eating.  





BANANA MUFFINS
(makes 10-12)

Muffin Ingredients:
*1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
*3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
*1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
*1 teaspoon baking powder
*1 teaspoon baking soda
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1 egg
*1/3 cup melted butter
*3/4 cup granulated sugar
*1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
*3-4 very ripe bananas, mashed

Topping Ingredients:
*1/2 cup white sugar
*1/4 cup brown sugar
*3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
*1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
*1 1/2 teaspoons butter

Directions:
~Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
~Line muffin pan with paper liners, or spray muffin pan with a cooking spray.
~In a mixing bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
~In a small bowl, lightly beat egg.
~In another bowl, mix egg, melted butter,  3/4 cup granulated sugar, vanilla & bananas.
~Mix banana mixture into dry ingredients until just mixed, do not over mix.
~Spoon batter evenly into muffin pan.
~Mix brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, flour & cinnamon until well mixed.
~Cut in butter until mixture resembles a corse meal.
~Sprinkle over the top of the muffins.
~Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until done.  Mini muffins 10-12 minutes.