Im not really sure how im going to go about this blog. I don't really even know how i just got this inner drive to bake. I dont have a background in baking....my family does...i never did...watching food network and going on blogs i got inspired to try it for myself. I love cookies and cupcakes...my body doesn't, but making them is fun....
I am learning...but im really enjoying it....and so are my co-workers and my husband's co-workers ;) I have been sending them with hubby and taking them to work with me for others to enjoy...so i can continue to fit in my clothes ;)
My mom is a great cook/baker. So was my grandmother. Coming from an Italian background, it is second hand to them. My sister is also an amazing baker/cake maker...she has the creativeness and the patience for the tedious things...i dont know how she does it....examples....
I dont think i can ever be that good..
So besides that, i know what my limitations are as a beginner.
EATING the cakes and the cookies and the food...that is the easy part...making them myself? That is where it gets interesting :) So, here I am...38 years old....and finding a new joy in baking. Who knows where it will go...or how long before i scream and give up...but i am going to give it a try...and i will see where it takes me.
A New Love of Baking
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Banana Walnut Crumb Muffins
Banana Walnut Crumb Muffins
I changed it up a little bit to make it a "little" bit healthier...i did wind up using real sugar but I used I cant believe its not butter, and i added a scoop of vanilla protein powder to the mix. Also, i added a handful of chocolate chips and i also added some walnuts into the batter...not just in the topping :)
Banana Walnut Crumb Muffins
For the muffin batter
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large ripe bananas -- mashed with a fork
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg -- well beaten
1/3 cup butter -- melted ( i used I cant believe its not butter)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
For the Crumb Top
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/4 cup finely chopped, toasted walnuts
Set oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray a 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine all dry muffin ingredients (except for the sugar). In another bowl, combine the bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter; mix well, stir into the dry ingredients, only until moistened. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 cup full.
Crumb Topping: Combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon; cut into butter until crumbly, add in the nuts. Sprinkle over muffins.
Bake 18-20 minutes, or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
For the Crumb Top
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/4 cup finely chopped, toasted walnuts
Set oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray a 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine all dry muffin ingredients (except for the sugar). In another bowl, combine the bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter; mix well, stir into the dry ingredients, only until moistened. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 cup full.
Crumb Topping: Combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon; cut into butter until crumbly, add in the nuts. Sprinkle over muffins.
Bake 18-20 minutes, or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Here are some pics...
Im not a food photographer...and i took them with my iphone....
I was pretty excited...they smelled sooo good while they were baking...and yes i had a half of one :)
the rest went to work with me and with hubby...
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