Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter softened
  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 3 dsh vanilla nut butter flavoring or possibly vanilla extract
  • 2 x ripe bananas
  • 1/4 c. walnut pcs prepared as directed
  • 3 Tbsp. liquid egg substitute
  • 7/8 c. reduced fat Bisquick (1-c. less 2- tbs)
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg healthy pinch salt (optional)
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp white sugar spray margarine

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Line muffin tin with paper c.. Toast the walnuts in a simple layer till hot (2 min at 300F).
  • Coarsely chop.
  • In a small bowl, sift to lighten and remove lumps: the biscuit mix and spices.
  • Add in the salt.
  • Stir with a fork to combine.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat by hand the butter, oil and sugar together.
  • Add in banana and mash.
  • Mix well.
  • Add in the nuts and Large eggs.
  • Stir to blend.
  • (See note)
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and fold till combined and moist.
  • Fill each c. 2/3 to 3/4 full: makes from 8 to 10 c..
  • Bake 18 to 20 min at 400F.
  • Meanwhile, combine the brown and white sugar and set aside.
  • Remove muffins from oven and sprinkle with the sugar.
  • Spray with margarine: this will help the sugar to create a crust.
  • Allow to stand ten min to cold.
  • "Biscuits, Scones and Quickbreads (mc2)"
  • NOTES : Moist and flavorful: just sufficient oil to make a good muffin with crumb and texture.
  • About the bananas: If two yield more than 3/4 c. mashed, then add in up to 2 tbs bisquick to make a moist but lumpy batter.