Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 cup strawberries (diced small)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
  • 3-4 overly ripe bananas (mashed, about 1½ cups)
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips (dark, mini, optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉/190℃. Position rack to middle.
  • Paper line 12 muffin cups.
  • In a small bowl, combine the diced strawberries with lemon zest and juice. Toss to combine properly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Whisk in the brown sugar. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk the egg. Add the oil and vanilla and whisk together.
  • Add the mashed bananas and combine properly together.
  • Add this wet mixture all at once to the dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened.
  • Gently fold in the strawberries and the dark chocolate chips (if using).
  • Fill muffin liners 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until top bounces back when lightly touched.
  • Transfer muffins to a cooling rack to cool off properly.