Banana Muffins

My kids love these and are great helpers in the kitchen while baking them.  Such a simple and very yummy recipe.  They are super moist and we often finish the whole batch in one day!

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup mashed very ripe bananas (3 medium)
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Beat sugar and butter.  Add eggs and beat for another 4 minutes until mixture is light and fluffy.  Add bananas, milk, and vanilla; beat until smooth.  Add flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened.  Divide batter into muffin tins or loaf pans.  Bake at 350 for 15 minutes (muffins) or 1 hour (for loaf pans).  Be sure to watch and adjust time if baking too quickly.

Banana Pancakes

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these pancakes (thanks, Cheri!). In fact, I'm pretty sure they've ruined traditional pancakes for me. They are so easy to make and a hit for the whole family. We made them for our family over July 4th and everyone raved over how good they are. Plus, we were able to adapt the recipe for my sister who's allergic to refined sugar, and I think the new recipe is even better.

Banana Pancakes

1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup oats
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. honey (or 1 Tbsp. sugar)
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (or 1 Tbsp. brown sugar)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/4 cups milk
2 1/2 Tbsp. oil
2 bananas, mashed
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, lightly beat egg. Add bananas and mash. Mix well. Add milk, oil and vanilla to flour mixture. Mix well. Add egg and bananas, and stir until combined. Cook on buttered griddle and serve with pure maple syrup.