Our GoTo breakfast muffin

Do you ever have those mornings when everything is so rushed, your running behind schedule and you realize that no one has had breakfast? This is my family's go to, quick bite to eat for breakfast. I usually make a double batch as they go like candy in this house.

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins

recipe from (recipes.sparkpeople.com)

 

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups mashed bananas (4-5 large bananas)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter (melted and cooled) * I just soften the butter much easier.
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 5 tsp. baking powder
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips *I usually use mini chocolate chips- trust me it makes such a difference.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and either grease a muffin pan or use paper muffin liners.
Now place the oats and milk in a small bowl to soak. 
In another bowl, this is usually my KitchenAid mixing bowl, mix sugar and butter, then add bananas, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
In yet another large bowl mix together all your dry ingredients, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and flour. I know a lot of bowls but it just makes sure all the flavors are evenly mixed.
Finally add the oat mix to the banana mix and stir well. Then slowly add the flour mixture in so that everything is evenly incorporated.
Last but not least toss in the chocolate chips and give it one final stir.

Now for my favorite part, filling the pan and baking the goodies. Years ago I bought a large cookie scoop and can I just say how easy it makes life when trying to bust out muffins or cupcakes. Use whatever you've got to fill the pan and place in the oven to bake for 20 minutes. The tops will be nice and golden when done. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then grab a glass of milk and devour before someone else does.

Recipe makes 24 muffins. These muffins freeze great, so for busy families make a double batch and put some in the freezer for those unexpected hectic mornings. Just pop it in the microwave for 10-15sec and your good to go.