BANANA CHIP MUFFINS

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Joanne Shields' moist muffins showcase bananas and mini chocolate chips. "After the original recipe flopped, I experimented with different ingredients and measurements until I came up with this winning combination," explains the Olds, Alberta cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/3 cups)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat egg, oil and sugar until smooth. Stir in bananas. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the banana mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips. , Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.