Banana Muffins We Bake Again and Again

 

I can't tell you how many bananas I've rescued from becoming compost simply by turning them into muffins. At this point, my kids know exactly what happens when the bananas start getting brown.

"Are we making banana muffins?" 

 The answer is almost always yes.

Making muffins with the kids is always about more than just using up our ingredients that are going bad, though.

It's a learning opportunity. One is practicing fractions while measuring out the chocolate chips, the other kiddo is practicing number recognition as we set the temperature on the oven.

We take turns, we stir things up, we dance to music, and we enjoy our time together and muffins afterwards!

Are you looking for a great treat, that's super easy to eat and a staple in our house?

Here's my gluten-free banana muffin recipe, be sure to pin this so you can come back and make it again!

Banana Muffin Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan or grease each cup.
2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
3. Stir in the melted butter.
4. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
5. Stir in the baking soda, flour, and salt.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips. I said 1/2 a cup but we always just pour until the kids are smiling.
7. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups.
8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let cool slightly...if your family can wait that long.

A Little Encouragement, Mama

Some of the sweetest family memories aren't made during big vacations or elaborate activities.

Sometimes they're made while mashing bananas at the kitchen counter, laughing over spilled flour, and waiting for the timer to ding.