What do you do with bananas that get overripe before they get eaten? For far too long, I threw those overripe bananas in the trash.
I'm one of those people who likes to eat bananas that are firm and barely ripe. Any brown spots signal that the bananas are getting too ripe for me.
A while ago, I learned that bananas could easily be frozen and used in a multitude of recipes. Just remove the skin and wrap each banana individually in plastic wrap. Freeze them together in a plastic zip top bag.
So now when bananas start to brown they go into the freezer and wait for me to use them. No more wasted bananas and you'll always have bananas for the yummy muffins on hand.
This recipe for chocolate chip banana muffins is one yummy way to use those frozen bananas. It starts with my family's favorite banana bread recipe, with the addition of chocolate chips and walnuts.
Make them for a weekend breakfast treat and the leftovers can be wrapped individually and frozen for a quick grab-and-go breakfast during the week.
Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water and add to the batter. Add the flour mixture and the vanilla. Stir to combine. The batter will be lumpy.
Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts until just combined. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin using an ice cream scoop.
I'm one of those people who likes to eat bananas that are firm and barely ripe. Any brown spots signal that the bananas are getting too ripe for me.
A while ago, I learned that bananas could easily be frozen and used in a multitude of recipes. Just remove the skin and wrap each banana individually in plastic wrap. Freeze them together in a plastic zip top bag.
So now when bananas start to brown they go into the freezer and wait for me to use them. No more wasted bananas and you'll always have bananas for the yummy muffins on hand.
Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Muffins-Yum!
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| Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins |
Make them for a weekend breakfast treat and the leftovers can be wrapped individually and frozen for a quick grab-and-go breakfast during the week.
Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins with Walnuts
Makes 15 muffins
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| Muffin Ingredients with Frozen Bananas |
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 3 small, or 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffins tins with paper liners.
Mix together the flour and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Mash the bananas with the back of a fork and add to the egg mixture.
Mix together the flour and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Mash the bananas with the back of a fork and add to the egg mixture.
Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water and add to the batter. Add the flour mixture and the vanilla. Stir to combine. The batter will be lumpy.
Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts until just combined. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin using an ice cream scoop.
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Be careful not to over bake.
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| Banana Muffins |
These muffins will freeze well, too. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap for a grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon snack.
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