Choc-O-Nutter Muffins and The Game Maker

Am I the only person who feels like they are living in The Hunger Games right now?  

Aside from the obvious foraging for food, it seems like every day The Game Maker is playing with us and throwing a new challenge or obstacle at our situation.

We are now in the third snowstorm of this week.  We have been going from sunny 70 degree days to blizzards, in just 24-hour periods.

I have been so excited about our new Craigslist-scored deck furniture, that thanks to the constant snow globe that has been shaking overhead, I have to keep moving the 47 cushions indoors.

That being said, our employee break lounge is unfortunately closed this week.

However, there will be open seating in the community indoor lunch area.

One of my daughters' favorite spots to go is "Inta Juice". They have awesome smoothies and just the right mix of ingredients to boost your moods and metabolism.  I should have purchased stocks in this franchise, because during volleyball season, we were there at least once a week, and in the summertime, it is such a nice refreshing treat when you are out running errands.

"Baby A" likes their Love Potion #9, while "Baby B" leans towards their Choc-O-Nutter.  Well, since it's just entirely too chilly right now for an ice cold smoothie, "Baby B", decided to make the same flavor profile in a muffin form.  Oh my goodness, these are so, so good!!!

Choc-O-Nutter Muffins
Courtesy of "Baby B"

1-1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup mashed bananas (about 3)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Line a muffin pan with paper liners (or spray muffin tin cups with non-stick spray).

Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine bananas, brown sugar, white sugar, beaten egg, vanilla and melted butter.

Make a well in the flour mixture and add the wet ingredients.  Mix just until moistened.  Fold in the chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.  (Do not over mix).

Divide batter evenly over 12 muffin wells.

Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Enjoy, stay warm, and stay well!

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