BANANA CRUNCH MUFFINS

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This recipe is from one of my favorite chefs, Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa! They are wonderful!!

Provided by quotFoodThe Way To

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 extra-large eggs
3/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 bananas)
1 cup medium-diced ripe banana (1 banana)
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup granola cereal
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
dried banana pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line 18 large muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attatchment.
  • Add the melted butter and blend.
  • In a separete bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, and mashed bananas, and add them to the flour mixture.
  • Scrape the bowl and blend well; DO NOT OVER MIX.
  • Fold the diced bananas, walnuts, granola, and coconut into the batter.
  • Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top.
  • Top each muffin with dried banana chips, if desired.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool slightly, remove from pan, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 55.8, Sodium 206, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 28.2, Protein 5.7

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