I've recently become somewhat worried about the amount of sugar James and I consume. Although we don't eat tooooooo much, I've always erred on the side of caution. With James learning about diabetes and telling me various "did-you-know's," I've been thinking more about ways of keeping sugar intake lower, but I'm a realist as well. Often times, when I think "nutritious" and "healthy," I naturally think I need to sacrifice taste on the altar of longevity and well-being.
As usual, we had some bananas ready for banana bread making. Again, I thought about baking smarter, so I thought I'd mix and mash several recipes together for a better banana bread. I admit, I was pretty skeptical until I baked some and sent James off with a few slices. I figured if I couldn't get anything past this finicky, sugar fiend then I'd have to go back to the drawing board. I asked the next day if he tasted anything different, and he didn't notice a thing! I've found a tasty and healthy recipe, and I hope you enjoy this one too. To better living without the "diet!"
What's your favorite healthy trick?
Banana Bread Muffins
by CJ HuangPrep time:
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Yield: 12 muffins
Materials:
| Mass | Weight | Volume | Number | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | sugar | ||||
| 3/4 cup | bananas, mashed | ||||
| 1/4 cup | butter | ||||
| 1 | egg | ||||
| 1.25 cups | flour | I used half whole wheat and half white. | |||
| 1/4 cup | milk | ||||
| 1/2 cup | nuts, chopped | optional | |||
| 1 teaspoon | vanilla | ||||
| 1 teaspoon | vinegar | ||||
| 1/2 teaspoon | baking soda |
Methods:
- Gather all materials.
- Form Dry Team by mixing flour, baking soda, and nuts.
- Form Wet Team by combining sugar, butter, egg, bananas, milk, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Mix Wet and Dry Teams until just moistened.
- Pour into greased muffin tin.
- Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, until center cooked.
Shared with: Wonderful Wednesday, Wednesday Showcase, What's Cookin' Wednesday, Happiness is Homemade, What's for Dinner? Sunday, Melt in Your Mouth Monday, Over the Moon, What'd You Do This Weekend?
I was thinking of making banana bread today - but now Im thinking muffins instead!
ReplyDelete:D I like muffins since they bake faster. :)
ReplyDeleteI love these banana muffins. I can always use more banana recipes. We buy them every week, but sadly they turn black so fast! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way. Fortunately, ripe bananas make for delicious baked goods. :)
DeleteLove the molds you used for the muffins. Have made banana bread but will have to give it a try in muffin form.
ReplyDeleteI like how easily portable they are in muffin form. :) (Or maybe I just don't like slicing a loaf. :P )
DeleteLooks like a yummy breakfast! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy! :)
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