ref=”https://thinktasty1.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/BananaNutMuffins_GlynnHouse.jpg”>Nuts are strictly optional in this recipe, so if you’re allergic, don’t let the name stop you from trying it. What you will need is a few ripe bananas (like the ones you didn’t get around to slicing up for your cereal and are now wondering what to do with) and some staples from your pantry. And espresso. Yes, bananas and coffee — two great tastes that could get together more often. Glynn House Inn in Ashland, New Hampshire not only sent us this recipe, but also offers a full gluten free breakfast menu and several dog-friendly rooms.
- 3 or 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted salted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 med. egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
- 1 tbsp espresso
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 tea salt
- 1 1/2 cup of flour
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. With a wooden spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the sugar, egg, espresso and vanilla.
- Sift in the baking soda and the salt over the mixture and mix in.
- Sift the flour mix until it is just incorporated.
- Pour mixture into a prepared muffin tin.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, it’s done.
- Cool on a rack.
- Makes – 12 muffins
- Can add nuts to the recipe, is also good with orange or lemon zest.