From black bananas to Banana Walnut Muffins

Transforming two black bananas into a dozen fabulous Banana Walnut Muffins is one of life's little miracles, don't you think?

Banana Walnut Muffins

4 Tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons of skim milk or water
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup mashed bananas (2 to 3 med)
1 3/4 cup white or whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (divided)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease muffin tin.
2. Beat first six ingredients 1 minute on low then 2 minutes on high.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Blend dry ingredients into the banana mixture.
5. Stir in about half of the walnuts.
6. Generously fill 12 muffin cups.
7. Top with the remaining walnuts and add a sprinkle of brown sugar.
8. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until knife comes out clean.