SURPRISE BANANA MUFFINS

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I created these easy muffins after I'd stocked up on too much candy and banana bread mix. My family loves the peanut-butter surprise, and these muffins were a huge hit at a church potluck. -Teresa Heavilin, Kokomo, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) banana quick bread and muffin mix
1 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
12 miniature peanut butter cups

Steps:

Prepare banana bread batter according to package directions, using milk, oil and eggs. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Place a peanut butter cup in the center of each; spoon remaining batter over top. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in resealable plastic freezer bags. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.