Banana Blackberry Muffins

The other day, I had a few bananas lying around that had seen better days.  I also had half a container of blackberries that needed to disappear fast.  I mixed them into a basic muffin mix and here you go; a quick breakfast that's easy and delicious!


Ingredients
2 cups AP flour
1 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3 overripe bananas, mashed
1 cup fresh blackberries (or any berry you prefer)
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
2 eggs
1 cup toasted walnuts (optional)


Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350.  Grease cupcake pan or use liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mash bananas and then add berries, butter, milk and eggs. Beat until blended. 
4. Combine the wet batter into the dry batter.  Stir to combine.  Fold in nuts, if you choose.
5.  Bake for approximately 30 minutes.  Ovens vary so bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

Apple Walnut Bread

Tis the season for juicy apples and warm breads!  The last time I went to the grocery store I bought a big bag of apples since they were on super sale.  We have eaten a lot of them but I still had a few remaining.  Since the weather today is perfect and crisp, I thought I would celebrate by using the season's best.  Below is my modified recipe for Apple Walnut Bread based on Better Homes and Garden's Zucchini Bread.  I hope you enjoy!

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups AP flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp garam masala (optional)
1 egg, beaten
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups apple, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Directions
1.  Grease your loaf pan (or use paper liners if making muffins) and set aside.  Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2.  In a medium bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, nutmeg and garam masala.  Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and set aside.
3.  In another medium bowl combine egg, sugar, shredded apple and oil.  Mix well.
4.  Pour the apple mixture into the well of the flour mixture.  Stir until moistened.  The batter will be lumpy.  If you are adding the walnuts, fold them in.  Spoon batter into prepared dish.
5.  Bake at 350 for approximately 50 minutes (if a loaf) or 25 minutes (if muffins).  Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.  Cool on a wire rack.