My mom made these pretty regularly when I was growing up. And I love them.

They are fast, easy, and an excellent way to use up overripe bananas. I prefer them with nuts (chopped pecans), but they are good without nuts too.

Banana Nut Muffins

1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. baking soda
3/4 cup oats
1 egg, beaten
3 T. melted margarine
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1/3 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) – optional

Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir in oats.

Add beaten egg, margarine, milk, bananas and nuts. Stir only until dry ingredients are moistened.

Fill lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees for approx. 20 minutes.

Yield: 1 dozen.

They are good just as they are, even when they’re cold. But they are fabulous warmed with butter. They are also great served as a compliment to oatmeal or cream of wheat. Yum!