Come on, do not be shy…Bake me. I am the best ever banana… 
Come on, do not be shy...Bake me. I am the best ever banana-bread-made muffins you would ever have! So you know, I have coffee too. (The banana-coffee muffins queen, Panama, June 3dr., 2007)
While catching up with local politics, and the load of new health and immigration laws, I stumbled upon some very interesting posts from the local blogosphere and began writing my weekly Pana-Blogs report for Global Voices. Then, suddenly---sazzz, the kitchen clock started ringing! I guessed my muffins were ready! Oh yes, the banana-coffee muffins that would hunt your over caffeinated dreams until you BAKE them. Right. They were ready and perfectly delicious. Ahhh---
This recipe is a variation of the sinfully yummy Pan de Guineo y Pepita (banana cashew nut bread) I posted -en Español- sometime ago. If you are in the mood, do not miss the Pan de guineo fat-free (ES)
The eggs I used were free-range eggs (from my friend's backyard), the bananas...organic (I personally grew them). The coffee beans, well, that's another story...keep reading and you'll learn why.
So, to our delight, we know where this muffins come from! Ahh, let's not forget the beautiful silicone muffin molds---I purchased them during my latest trip to Chicago to attend the IACP Conference. They come in lovely colors, and work perfectly. For the fans of baking...get a hold of them: Regency Sili-Cups!
Let's not forget about the exotic in this recipe: coffee, which by the way, coming from Panama, is the Talk of the town: World's Best Coffee Captures Record Price in Online Auction.
To me this is love, no question about it.
The exhilarating aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans could be only overwhelmed by the enjoyment one could experience while drinking a cup of coffee made with this tropical bounty. I have always been amazed by the riches, the colors and the energetic spirits of the region. It feels like it is totally alive, in every aspect. It breathes the same air we breath, it walks the same paths, smiles when the rain drops wet us all, and the most important: shares the most precious creation that is food. She feeds us with love, like a mother feeds her offspring, with love and lots of patience. In retribution for all the goodness, we work side by side, and with love making possible the magic of creating the best specimens, the most flavorful plants and fruits.
Now, the recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup butter, cut in 6 pieces, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 ripe bananas, pureed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup roasted cashew nuts, or almonds
- 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground, roasted coffee beans
Directions:
- Pre-heat the oven to 350° F. Lightly grease the muffin cups with oil spray, or a 9 x 5 x 3 inches baking pan.
- Cream together the sugar, butter and lemon juice. Add bananas and eggs one by one, beat well.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground coffee beans and salt. Add to the banana mixture and combine well.
- Now is time to mix in the nuts and the chocolate chips if using.
- Bake in prepared muffin pans for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove from oven and let cool a few minuets before unmolding.
Yields 1 loaf (8-10 servings), or 10 small muffins
- by Chef Melissa
- June 06, 2007
- 8:22 pm
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- Presidencia de Panamá
- Panama America
- * Panama Hotels - Veneto Hotel
- La Prensa Web
- Autoridad de Turismo Panamá
- Municipio de Panamá
- Clasificados Encuentra24
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- Cabbage Soup Diet
- Boquete Guide
- Cocinerita - Aristóloga
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- Chef Clara Icaza - Limoncillo
- Chef Rafael Ciniglio - Restaurante Las Americas
- Chef Willy Diggelmann - 1985
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- La Posta Panama
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Comments
06.06.07 at 08:31 PM |
At last!
Thanks Melissa, I just made some the other day, blueberry and corn, best I have made in sometime!
Good to see you back!
: )
Jeremy
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06.06.07 at 08:33 PM |
There you are!!! Gracias por la visita…Hope to see you posting soon too. Bloggers guilt
06.07.07 at 08:57 AM |
Hola Melissa,
En primer lugar, gracias por el apoyo que has dado a los venezolanos.. a ti y a ELena mil gracias.
Te he nominado para un MEME: 8 cosas de si mismo. Si te animas a participar, en mi blog encontrarás las instrucciones.
Saludos,
Zulmy
06.07.07 at 09:05 AM |
De nada Zulmy! voy a trabajar en el meme y les aviso cuando está lista. Un abrazo,
Melissa
06.07.07 at 10:08 AM |
Zulmy, ya la MeMe está lista: http://diablo-rojo.net/2007/06/07/meme-88-ocho-cosas-de-mi-misma/
Gracias por invitarme, un abrazo!
Melissa
06.07.07 at 10:09 AM |
De una panameña en Massachusetts, me encanta el blog y todas las recetas… gracias por compartirlas!
06.07.07 at 10:11 AM |
Gracias Larisa! Un abrazo desde Panama
06.08.07 at 08:44 AM |
Yum, yum. Calories, here I come.
06.11.07 at 04:17 AM |
Personally grown bananas, free-range eggs from friend..perfect ingredients for yummy coffee partner…wonderful Melissa!
Baking is my waterloo, I always say…but you’re kinda forcing me to try it…I’m crazy about banana mufs!
06.11.07 at 08:34 AM |
Hola Thess! they are really good—-Even without the coffee
Have a tasty week!
06.12.07 at 04:22 AM |
simply delicious recipes
06.13.07 at 06:21 AM |
Ooooh, chocolate, coffee and banana—these really ARE the best banana muffins ever! Thanks for the recipe.
06.13.07 at 08:55 AM |
Hola Lydia! yes, they are scrumptious—-let me know how do you like them. Have a delicious Wednesday
02.01.08 at 11:59 PM |
I’m not able to print on this site. Am I doing something wrong??? Would love to try these banana muffins. Hablando de todo como los locos, estoy buscando la receta para el Fresier que hacen en Caracas, Pasteleria Opera. I’ve found several recipes on the net, but none of them are what I’m looking for. Love your site (except for the fact that I can’t print).
02.12.08 at 09:12 AM |
Buenos dias Gayloyd! Para imprimir solo entra en la barra superior de tu browser donde dice “archivo” y de alli seleccionas “imprimir” o “vista previa”. Saludos desde Panama…
Melissa
02.24.08 at 05:25 AM |
Hi!
Just to let you know that you’ve been tagged. Check it here
http://myhomekitchen-myhomekitchen.blogspot.com/
Happy Baking!
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