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These bite-sized mini muffins will be a favorite with your family and friends—or anyone who loves bananas, peanut butter and chocolate! A nice way to use up overripe bananas. Amie Longstaff - Painesville Township, Ohio
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Nutritional Facts 2 muffins equals 126 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 112 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
Originally published as Monkey Muffins in Simple & Delicious September/October 2009, p37
Banana BasicsLook for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.
Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.
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Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2012 by kchambe1
They were very moist and full of flavor. The family loved them. This is for sure a do over recipe! I only used half the sugar and substituted 1/4 cup of flour with flaxseed meal.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2012 by wendafrog
I used a big cookie scoop to fill the mini muffin tray. Perfect size and got some good compliments at a party! No need to alter the recipe, because the flavor combination was a hit!
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by wendafrog
Delicious and so easy!
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by Delta Dawn
I made these in a reg. muffin size pan and had 18 finished muffins.They were quite good and I will make them again. I think I'll replace the choc. chips with raisins next time and add nuts.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2011 by dryare
TASTE OF HOME should use this recipe to teach the importance of reading the reviews before trying a new recipe. There are so many new & helpful ideas and variations of ingredients, size, baking time,etc. that make it easier to make it today!Thanks for all your comments. Yum, Yum!
TASTE OF HOME should use this recipe to teach the importance of reading the reviews before trying a new recipe. There are so many new & helpful ideas and variations of ingredients, size, baking time,
etc. that make it easier to make it today!
Thanks for all your comments. Yum, Yum!
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2011 by minth23
very yummy and easy. A big hit at our house
very yummy and easy a big hit at our house
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2011 by emk1936
I have made this recipe twice and found it to be the best muffin recipe I've tried. It is moist and comes out of the paper wrappers easily. Will make it often. My husband said it is a "keep" recipe.
Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2011 by longstaff
I am the original contributor of this recipe. I've changed it over the years just to experiment. My most recent adaptation can be found at http://countingchef.blogspot.com/2011/06/monamie-mardi-peanut-butter-monkey.html. A healthier version of the recipe is at the end of the page (after my Warrior Dash story). I've been trying to bake without butter and lots of sugar. It's a work in progress, but I wanted to share and hope you enjoy.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2011 by gappa6
These were purple ribbon winners at our county fair and my daughter gets to take them on to State!!
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