Sunday, July 28, 2013

Easy Banana Muffins.

I don't mind fancy baking.  The kind where you end up using every bowl and kitchen gadget you own. But sometimes I just want something freshly baked, with the bonus of a quick get-away.  These muffins are super fast, and practically clean up after themselves.  One bowl, a fork, a couple of measuring things, and a muffin pan.  That's it.  

This is basically my mom's banana bread, tweaked.  It's a little lighter than the original version, and not quite as sweet.

Banana Muffins
Stir this together in a bowl:
1/4 c. coconut oil*
1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce
3/4 c. sugar

Add 2 eggs, one at a time, mixing after each.

Mix in:
1 cup flour
1/2 cup almond meal*
3/4 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt

Mix well then stir in 2 mashed bananas.  If you like nuts, go ahead and toss in a half cup or so.
(I just learned about the trick where you mush up the banana in the peel.  Open it up and viola, mashed banana.)

Makes 12 regular size muffins.
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes, or until they spring back or the toothpick comes back clean.

*{In a pinch, you could sub canola for coconut oil and flour for the almond meal.}