Bananarama!

Nicole's in the kitchen messin with the pots n pans! Today I thought I would share an INSANELY good muffin recipe. Again, another fool proof recipe that seems like it would turn out just like any other muffin recipe. These are the most moist, delicious muffins I have ever made. My boyfriend tends to eat the entire dozen muffins in one evening and asks me to make them often.

Banana chocolate chip muffins! In the photo you will see what appears to be a typical muffin. This is no typical muffin. I am not sure why these muffins are so awesome but they are truly amazing and are a good excuse to use up those 457 frozen bananas in the freezer that you can't bring yourself to throw away. You know those bananas. The ones you tell yourself you will bake with. Or is that just me? I've been known to have a problem with throwing away things....

Here is the finished muffin with a bite out of it. Notice the wonderful texture. So how do you make them?

Let's get bakin'

Ingredients:

3 or 4 Large bananas, mashed (the more bananas the better. I ususally use 4 large ones)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup melted margarine or butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour

Optional: Chocolate chips...wait did I say those were optional? Technically they are I suppose, but let's face it. Everything is better with chocolate. I have used both semi sweet and milk chocolate. Both are great in these muffins.
Any type of nuts you want. I don't put nuts in them, but you definitely could.

Mix em all up!

Mix the mashed banana, sugar, egg and margarine together. Then add baking soda, baking powder, salt and flour into the wet mixture. Pour into greased muffin tins, and bake in 350 degrees F oven for approximately 20 minutes. The time is VERY crucial for these muffins. I have found that different ovens have produced different results for these muffins. My old oven in my old apartment needed the full 20 minutes. The oven in my new place needs only 17 minutes. It seems fussy to worry about 3 minutes but it makes a huge difference. You may need to experiment and find the perfect amount of time for your oven.  Take them out when they have JUST turned lightly brown...they may look like they slighty need more baking but do not keep them in the oven. They will continue to bake as they cool.  This is what keeps them super moist!

I found this recipe on a blog called "Cat Can Cook". The recipe can be found at http://www.catcancook.com/awesome-banana-muffin-recipe/

Naturally I was drawn to her love of food and kitties.

Enjoy!