These little strings on the bananas are for this purpose

Banana Strings Utilization Muffins

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Banana strings from 3 bananas (these little strings on the bananas are called “phloem bundles” and are completely edible, adding extra fiber)

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prep:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
2. Mash Bananas:
   • In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
   • Make sure to include the phloem bundles (banana strings) for added texture and fiber.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • Add the sugar, beaten egg, and melted butter to the mashed bananas. Mix well until everything is combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fill Muffin Tins:
   • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Cool:
   • Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your Banana Strings Utilization Muffins! These muffins are a delicious way to use up ripe bananas and incorporate those little strings for extra nutrition.