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Banana Crunch Muffins
Filed under Muffins/Quick BreadsJul 21
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – I wish I could participate in all of the “foodie” events out there! It seems like every week an event is announced, and I promise myself that I will participate, but then time gets away from me. This happens way more often than I’d like to admit.Ever since I heard about Ruth‘s event – Bookmarked Recipes - I knew it would be a great event for me to participate in. I’m the queen of bookmarking recipes!! But then, just like every other great event, time has been getting away from me, and I haven’t had a chance to participate yet. I’m changing that now!!
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve been designated to make the treats for birthdays at work. Well, we had one a few weeks ago – on July 3rd. We only had a half day at work that day, so we decided to do a birthday breakfast instead of treats after lunch, since we would all be leaving at lunch. I was asked to make some muffins to contribute. I knew I’d be able to find a great recipe in one of my cookbooks, but I decided to hit my bookmarked recipes to find one. I went through my recipes marked as “muffins”, and one title – Banana Crunch Muffins – stood out to me. And I actually had some on-their-way-out bananas at home. I clicked on the link, but it no longer existed! Then I realized that the blog it was bookmarked from – Mommy Cooks – (which I’ve mentioned recipes from several times) no longer existed. Luckily, Elizabeth, the writer of Mommy Cooks, started up a new blog – The Flowering Dogwood. So I went over to her new blog to see if she had re-posted the Banana Crunch Muffin recipe. As luck would have it, she had just posted about these muffins that same day I went looking!
These muffins were delicious! I was expecting more of a “crunch” with the granola, and I didn’t really get that, but it did add another layer of flavor and texture. I had some dried bananas that I topped mine with, but they would be great sprinkled with some extra granola as well. And they were a hit at work!
Banana Crunch Muffins
from The Flowering Dogwood – who got it from Ina Garten3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 extra-large eggs
3/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 bananas)
1 cup medium-diced ripe bananas (1 banana)
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup granola cereal
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
dried banana piecesPreheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line 18 large muffin cups with paper liners. (I got more like 28 regular sized muffins)
Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attatchment. Add the melted butter and blend.
In a separete bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, and mashed bananas, and add them to the flour mixture.
Scrape the bowl and blend well; DO NOT OVER MIX.
Fold the diced bananas, walnuts, granola, and coconut into the batter.
Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top. Top each muffin with dried banana chips, if desired.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly, remove from pan, and serve.
36 Responses to “Banana Crunch Muffins”
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Maria said on July 21st, 2008 at 4:35 pm
I have some ripe bananas begging to be used! Thanks for the recipe! I will give this one a try.
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noble pig said on July 21st, 2008 at 4:43 pm
This has the awe facter, I love it, so love it…you inspire me my dear.
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eatme_delicious said on July 21st, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Oh my these sound SO good! I’ve never thought of putting granola in a muffin. I have a bunch of bananas at home that I can use tonight to make these.
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Colloquial Cook said on July 21st, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Damn, they look pretty good! I could have one right now, if it weren’t for a stupid ocean and a couple of continents.
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Courtney said on July 21st, 2008 at 5:49 pm
i am going to have to bookmark this, they look so yummy. thanks for sharing them. I didnt know mommy cooks had a new blog, i use to love that site. very happy she is blogging still.
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TheKeilShpeel said on July 21st, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Those muffins look delicious.
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Patsyk said on July 21st, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Those sound really yummy!
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Cara said on July 21st, 2008 at 7:01 pm
I LOVE this recipe! I’ve written about it before too, and it is super. That Ina Garten knows how to make a muffin! Glad yours turned out great!
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Mary said on July 21st, 2008 at 8:30 pm
I need to start buying bananas again. These muffins looks scrumptious!
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Mansi Desai said on July 21st, 2008 at 10:56 pm
my favorite muffins indeed! they look pretty cute:)
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Grace said on July 21st, 2008 at 11:07 pm
awesome–these would be terrific with some kashi go lean crunch, one of my favorite granola cereals of all time. i love the slice on top–very artistic.
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Aggie said on July 21st, 2008 at 11:30 pm
I love that you used a dried banana slice on top, it looks delicious! I think I have the cookbook this recipe is in, I love banana muffins, will have to try these!
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PheMom said on July 21st, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Those look wonderfully tasty!
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Paula said on July 22nd, 2008 at 12:32 am
Yum, banana muffins. Actually banana anything sounds great to me. I like how this recipe uses different forms of banana to create flavor and texture. Great recipe!
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Kevin said on July 22nd, 2008 at 12:44 am
Those banana crunch muffins look and sound really good!
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glamah16 said on July 22nd, 2008 at 2:03 am
How fun with the bananna chips on top. Ineed to try this.
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Peabody said on July 22nd, 2008 at 7:49 am
I hear ya on the wanting to participate. I just never seem to find the time.
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Beth said on July 22nd, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Im always looking for recipes that use up over ripe banana’s. This one looks great
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Patricia Scarpin said on July 22nd, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Deb, I wish I could take part in more events, too.
These muffins have my sister’s name all over them – I’ll translate the recipe for her!
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Heather said on July 22nd, 2008 at 2:08 pm
mmmm delicious! i love the pictures with the pretty banana slice on top!
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April said on July 22nd, 2008 at 3:31 pm
These muffins look delish!!
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Claire said on July 22nd, 2008 at 3:42 pm
These look great! A little different from the run of the mill banana muffins.
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Jenny said on July 22nd, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Yum, your muffins look terrific. I love the sound of banana crunch. I made muffins too!
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Cakespy said on July 22nd, 2008 at 7:20 pm
What a happy crunch those would give–I think this is cake you can feel slightly virtuous about in the morning!
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Jeena said on July 22nd, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Wonderful banana recipe the words ‘banana crunch’ alone are making me hungry.
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jasmine said on July 23rd, 2008 at 1:31 am
Wah…I only have one banana left and it’s not really close to being ripe enough for my (baking) liking.
Hopefully the timing will work out and I’ll be able to try these out…
j
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Shandy said on July 23rd, 2008 at 2:21 am
WoW! I bet everyone at work just LOVES you! Does your cooking ever inspire others to try cooking more at home?
I saw bookmarked recipes too and so many of the recipes I make are from something I bookmarked. I so need to try to squeeze her’s in.[Reply]
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kamailesfood said on July 23rd, 2008 at 3:57 am
These banana muffins look great! I’ve never tried making muffins with granola, but I love granola and I love muffins. I’ll have to try these.
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Emiline said on July 23rd, 2008 at 6:23 am
What a nice morning treat! I love banana anything. They look delicious.
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Ruth Elkin said on July 23rd, 2008 at 11:27 am
I really love the little crunchy chips of banana on top! Great contrast of texture.
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kat said on July 23rd, 2008 at 3:14 pm
wow banana crunch sounds fabulous! I know what you mean about all the food events out there…you cook everyday & still not have something for every one
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JennDZ - The Leftover Queen said on July 23rd, 2008 at 4:08 pm
I have really been wanting to participate in Ruth’s event too! Man, I wish I could do them all! So many great events out there. But you are right, this one is perfect for you and what a great entry!
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kimberleyblue said on July 26th, 2008 at 12:59 am
Oh, I made these once! I really enjoyed them; yours look great!
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kellypea said on July 26th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Love the ingredients in these — especially the chopped up banana and the granola. Yum! As far as being the designated baker type person for birthdays at work, how many are there? I can just picture you up to your elbows!
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Stephanie said on July 27th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Yum! The idea of putting granola IN the muffins?? Delicious!
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Maria said on August 2nd, 2008 at 10:57 am
Wow great looking muffins, a definate must try!
Maria
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