Banana, Peanut Butter, and Strawberry Jam Muffins

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.

2. 2

   In a bowl, coarsely mash the banana with the lemon juice. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a third bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter with an electric mixer. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until smooth.

5. 5

   At low speed, add the dry ingredients alternately with the mashed banana, milk, and vanilla.

6. 6

   Spoon the batter into the prepared cups. Sprinkle with the peanuts. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from the cups and let cool on a wire rack.

7. 7

   Serve with banana slices and strawberry jam.