Surprise Banana Muffins

Name: Surprise Banana Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (14 ounces) banana quick bread and muffin mix; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup canola oil; 2 large eggs; 12 miniature peanut butter cups

I created these easy muffins after I'd stocked up on too much candy and banana bread mix. My family loves the peanut-butter surprise, and these muffins were a huge hit at a church potluck. —Teresa Heavilin, Kokomo, Indiana

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) banana quick bread and muffin mix
1 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
12 miniature peanut butter cups

Directions

Prepare banana bread batter according to package directions, using milk, oil and eggs. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Place a peanut butter cup in the center of each; spoon remaining batter over top.
Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in resealable plastic freezer bags. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.

Editor’s Note: This recipe was prepared with Pillsbury banana quick bread and muffin mix.