Hanna Banana Bread Muffins

Here is my very first entry!  What could be more appropriate than "Hanna Banana Bread Muffins?"  I used a basic banana bread recipe and added a little extra sweetness (chocolate chips and coconut shavings)!  By using whole wheat flour and skim milk, they are hearty and healthy.  Me and my hubby love these treats - they're great for breakfast, dessert, or even just a snack during your day!

Ingredients

1 cup of sugar

3 tablespoons of butter or margarine, softened

2 eggs

3-4 Very ripe bananas

3/4 cups of skim milk

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups of Whole Wheat Flour

1 cup of All Purpose Flour

1 teaspoon of salt

1 teaspoon of baking soda

1/4 cup of sweetened coconut flakes

1/4 cup (or as much as you want!) of Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts 

Steps

***Make sure oven racks are adjusted at the lowest position so that the top of the pan is in the middle of the oven.  

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

2.  Grease muffin pans.  

3.  Mix all ingredients in the order above in a large bowl until well blended and smooth.

4.  Pour into muffin pans.  

5.  Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean (keep an eye on them so that they don't get burnt!)

6.  Loosen sides using a fork.

7.  Cool for 10 minutes on a cooling rack.

8.  Store at room temperature or refrigerate.  

9.  Enjoy your yummy treats!