Julianne’s Mini Banana Muffins

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 2 eggs
• 3-4 bananas, peeled and smashed
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Combine the sugar and shortening until smooth. Add the applesauce, eggs, bananas and water and mix on medium for 2 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Once combined, slowly add to the banana mixture and mix until incorporated completely. Bake in sprayed mini muffin tins on 350° for approximately 12 minutes (or until toothpick in the center comes out clean).

Makes 48 mini muffins