2 Nasty Bananas!

2 Nasty Bananas!

Author: Yumi Stynes July 16, 2025 Duration: 7:56

Yumi has come up with a way to use up 2 really, really nasty bananas - in a way the kids won't even notice.


2 NASTY BANANAS -> CHOC CHIP MUFFINS

2 nasty, dead-looking bananas 180g

55g melted butter

1 egg

1tsp vanilla

100g greek yoghurt

150g wholemeal (or regular) self-raising flour

70g dark chocolate chips


Pre-heat the oven to 180C

Prepare a 6-hole muffin tray

Mash well your bananas. Sometimes if I can be bothered, I used the back of a spoon to smoosh them through a sieve so there are absolutely NO LUMPS

Add in the butter, egg, vanilla, and yoghurt and mix well.

Sift in the flour. Mix with a light hand - just a couple of emphatic stirs with a big slotted spoon.

Add in the choc chips. Mix around, being careful not to overdo it.

Distribute batter among the 6 muffin holes.

TO ENSURE I get the kids over the line, I sprinkle some brown sugar on top of each muffin. This is optional.

Bake for 20 mins or until cooked.

REALLY GOOD eaten hot with butter but I freeze them then put them in school lunches direct from the freezer.



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That familiar late-afternoon dread when you realize you have to figure out dinner yet again is a universal feeling. 5 Minute Food Fix is the antidote, born from the same chaotic, hungry reality. Host Yumi Stynes, alongside cookbook publisher Simon Davis, doesn't just share recipes; they deliver a burst of practical inspiration and genuine camaraderie. This podcast is designed for those moments when you're tapped out-maybe during the commute home or while wrangling kids-offering clear, actionable ideas for a meal you can actually make that same evening. Each episode feels like a quick chat with friends who get it, blending easy cooking hacks with unexpected laughs and little lessons about the everyday ingredients in your pantry. It’s about transforming the daily chore of feeding yourself and your family into something that feels manageable, even enjoyable. You'll come away with more than just a dinner plan; you'll find a renewed sense of confidence in the kitchen, all packed into a conversation that fits perfectly into a busy life. Tune in for a dose of reality-based food talk that cuts through the noise and gets straight to the good, simple stuff.
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