My Favorite Banana Muffins!

10 years ago my family went to Hawaii! Of course we had a great time but memories weren't the only thing we took home! We had stopped by a Ghirardelli store and picked up a sweet cook book, which included the following recipe, which I've only slightly tampered with. It's the best recipe I've ever tried/ had. It's flavorful and moist and oh so perfect! 

I prefer to bake them in muffin tins (not a cupcake pan, muffins are bigger!) The downside is the pan can only bake 6 at a time. ;) but that's okay because we are all working on our patience, right!?

Also I HIGHLY suggest mini chocolate chips! {Yes I was out and had to use the regular sized one in my photos but the minis are where it's at!} Just the perfect amount of chocolate in each bite and they don't sink!!

Ingredients:

4 Ripe Bananas

6 Tbs. Butter, softened

1 c. Sugar

2 Eggs

1/4 c. Milk

2 c. Flour

2 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

1/2 tsp. Salt

Mini Chocolate Chips

Walnuts (optional)

Directions:

1. With a mixer mix/ mash the bananas.

2. Add in butter and sugar.

3. Mix in eggs and milk.

4. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Then add to the banana mixture until combined.

5. Stir in mini chocolate chips, and walnuts if you choose. I find that less is more with banana bread. I love the bits of chocolate but not too much that it takes away from the banana flavor.

6. Place 1/4 c. batter into each lined muffin cup. Sprinkle about 1 tsp of sugar over each. This will crystallize on top and taste super delicious!

7. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. {I find that 22 minutes is perfect!}