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Banana Muffins

Maple sweetened banana muffins
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Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Maple syrup (or honey)
  • 2 Eggs (preferably room temperature)
  • 1 cup Mashed ripe Banana (~3 bananas, overflowing for extra moistness)
  • 1/4 cup Milk (any kind) (or water)
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon (Optional extra to sprinkle on top)
  • 1 3/4 cups Whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup Oats (Optional extra to sprinkle on top)
  • Optional add-ins such as nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit

Equipment

  • 1 Muffin pan
  • 1 Large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. If necessary, grease all 12 cups of your muffin tin with butter or non-stick cooking spray
  2. In a large bowl, mix the olive oil and maple syrup together with a whisk
  3. Add the eggs and combine thoroughly
  4. Mix in (in order) the mashed banana, milk, baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon
  5. Add flour and oats and mix with a large spoon or spatula
  6. (Optional) Add any mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit
  7. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit
  8. Divide batter evenly between muffin cups
  9. Sprinkle tops of the muffins with any desired toppings (oats, cinnamon, turbinado sugar, etc.)
  10. Bake for 22-25 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean