It is the start of a holiday weekend here in the United States. Memorial Day, celebrated the fourth Monday in May, is to honor all of the service members who have died while serving in the Armed Forces. It is often confused with Veteran’s Day which is always observed on November 11th. Veteran’s Day honors all who have served in the Armed Forces. So, though they basically are both patriotic holidays they are actually not the same.
For us, it is also the unofficial start of summer in our little tourist town. Places that have been shuttered for the winter will suddenly open this weekend. Though Lake Michigan is still far too cold to swim in yet the beaches will begin to fill with people picnicing.
I needed some quick breakfasts for the upcoming times when all are home and these muffins were perfect. They are not too sweet and you can add milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips (depending on your preference).
Verdict:
If your house is anything like mine make a double batch of these so you will have plenty to freeze. Package them individually so the kids can take them from the freezer and warm them in the microwave. Yum!!!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar (we prefer dark but you can use light brown sugar)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas, about 3 large
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips, your choice
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 12 muffin cups with liners.
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In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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In a medium bowl, mix mashed bananas, egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
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Stir wet ingredients into dry just until just mixed.
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Stir in chocolate chips.
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Fill each muffin cup 3/4 full and bake about 30 minutes until centers are just cooked through.
What's for Dinner Moms? 
I’m a little skeptical of mixing bananas with chocolate! Banana nut muffin is totally my calling though 😍
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Easy to substitute nuts! The chocolate adds a bit of sweetness. Chocolate covered bananas are a favorite in our house.
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Really! One day I’ll find the nerve to mix the two, haha.
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looks delicious!
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Thanks!
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Great photos and a very good combination of flavours! 💖
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Thank you!
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I’m on the same page with you. I have extra bananas ready to go just for these!
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Yes!
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These do look really yummy, Marci.
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Thank you!
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Looks yummy
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Thanks!
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Looks delicious!
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Thank you!
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Wow, it’s a yummer.!!! 😀
Reminder: I nominated you for The Real Neat Blog Award. I’m waiting for your response.😍
Xoxoxo.💖
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Sorry. I did it last weekend and connected to your blog – https://whatsfordinnermoms.com/2018/05/12/real-neat-blog-award/ Was I supposed to do something more?
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Oh, sorry. I didn’t get the notification.
I’m reading your answers right away. 😀😙🌟
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I also tagged you for “The Inside My Head Tag”
Looking forward to your response.
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Here’s the link.
https://jannat007.wordpress.com/2018/05/04/the-inside-my-head-tag/
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I know, my boys will love them. Printed 😉
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Thanks, Erika!
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I thank YOU!
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YUMMM! Zucchini bread is great with choc.chips as well. Didn’t believe the farmer’s market guy when he told me, but it is great. Chocolate is my “guilty pleasure.”
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Oooo, that may be next! Thank you!
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Thank you!
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My daughter adds chocolate chips to her banana bread and yumm! These look great Marci!
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This looks absolutely fabulous, and I love that it’s so easy to make! Adding this to my to-bake list for sure! step by step explanation is Good and thanks for telling me delicious banana chocolate chip muffins.
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