There’s something about the crisp winter air that makes baking feel extra comforting. These chocolate chip banana bread muffins are the perfect treat for a chilly day and a cozy way to start the new year. Give them a try for yourself!
(makes ~12 muffins)
Ingredients:
2 extra-ripe bananas
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
- Puree bananas in a blender (1 cup).
- In a medium bowl, beat pureed bananas, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla until well blended.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Then, stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Make well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in banana mixture. Mix until just blended. Spoon into well greased 2/-inch muffin cups.
- Bake in the oven at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the pan. Enjoy!
