Cream Cheese Banana Nut Muffins

Okay, my first attempt at this post got deleted, BY ACCIDENT by my sons little toy car and his excitement for life. He is a bit of a spaz like me, so he comes by it honestly.  So round two...I am hosting Thanksgiving at my house this year, and in our family holiday dinners last all day! Like a good hostess, I will need hot coffee and snacks.  I was playing with my food this morning, writing little notes in my notebook I keep next to my stove, and came up with these yummy little muffins. Rich with flavor but not too sweet.  The cream cheese adds fluff and smoothness to it.  These were easy and the recipe makes quite a bit, so bake some and take them to your relatives house. They will make a good snack while you are waiting on dinner to be ready! Here ya go....

Cream Cheese Banana Nut Muffins
 You will need:
1/4 cup softened, unsalted butter
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 package cream cheese, softened
2 cups white sugar
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 ripened bananas, smashed
1 cup walnuts
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:
 Preheat oven to 350, grease a large muffin pan.  In a large bowl beat together cream cheese and butter until fluffy.  Gradually add sugar, beating just until mixed.  Add in eggs one at a time, beat just until mixed. In a separate bowl, fluff with a fork, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet, in three parts, scraping sides of large bowl if needed.  Add vanilla extract and fold in walnuts. Batter will be thick. Scoop out into muffin tins. Bake 22 minutes and let cool. Great with fruit salad or coffee! Enjoy!

Bon Appetit