Go Bananas!!

I like food. While growing up, all of our family functions included food - a LOT of food. Nothing gourmet, of course, but good, home-cooked food. You know, the kind that is made with REAL butter and has TONS of calories? And you go back for seconds? And thirds?

I'm not a really big breakfast person, but when I do make breakfast (other than my protein shake and fruit), I like to *make* breakfast. Case in point: I made pancakes with blueberries and strawberries on Monday. I have yet to attempt an omelet, but I do like to make muffins, burritos or breakfast breads. I tried this recipe a couple weeks ago and proceeded to take the majority of the muffins to the office because I know if I keep them in the house, we'll eat them. And while that would usually be a good thing, it really wouldn't be. This is a good recipe to use up almost-ready-to-throw-out bananas. Enjoy!! Oh, and this isn't a "family" recipe - I tend to be kinda protective over those. *shrugs*

Banana Streusel Muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/4 butter, melted
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed

STREUSEL:
1/4 cup sugar
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp butter

In large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. In a small bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, butter and bananas; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-line muffin cups 3/4 full.

For streusel, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in butter. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

NOTES: I used low fat sour cream. Other than that, I didn't make any changes. I do remember this made more than the 12 servings it said (I think it made 18), so I ran out of crumb topping. There wasn't a whole lot of banana flavor, so next time I'll either do 2 1/2 bananas or I'll find some banana extract, or something.

Yeah, those bananas look disgusting, but they worked!

All ready for baking!

Fresh outta the oven...*drool*

SOOOO good!

Are there any "family" recipes you make for your own family? What memories do you have involving family and food?

Listening to: Life in Technicolor by Coldplay
Mood: TIRED