Recipe: Banana Oat Mini Muffins

I take these to most of our MOMS Club playdates as a snack because kids love 'em as they're the perfect size for babies and toddlers. They only last 3 days or so as they are so moist. I let them cool for a long time after I take them out of the oven to dry them out a bit.

BANANA OAT MINI MUFFINS

1 cup all purpose flour (or can use 1/2 cup white, 1/2 cup whole-wheat)

1 cup oats (I use instant)

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 egg

2 cups mashed bananas (5-6 bananas)

1/2 cup melted butter (I used unsalted)

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Combine first six dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Mix well.

Beat egg, banana and melted butter together until smooth.

Add banana mixture to dry ingredients.

Stir together until moistened. Do not overmix. Stir in nuts, if desired.

Drop by tablespoonfull into greased mini muffin tin.

Bake at 375F for 12-14 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.

Makes 48 mini muffins. Lots for your family and to share!

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