When this 1 year old baby complimented my banana power muffins, sweetened with only banana, I was on cloud 9. Her Mama was so pleased that she shared this photo with me and asked for the recipe. Banana muffins allow for endless variety such that I barely follow a recipe, but prompted by this adorable child, I am writing down what went into this batch before I forget.

I may swap in applesauce for one or more bananas, milk or yogurt in place of the water, throw in some peanut butter … every time it’s a different combination. Nuts, seeds, berries, raisins, orange rind, lemon zest – so many options to stir in you can make it every week and never repeat for years! Though I used to use honey or maple syrup or date sugar, these days I have been able to skip all of these and sweeten these treats with ripe banana alone. And even add wheat germ – hence the name power muffins!