Gluten Free Banana Muffins (Or Fruit of Your Choice)

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups extra finely ground rice flour
• 1/4 cup potato starch
• 1/4 cup tapioca flour
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup butter flavor shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 bananas, peeled and mashed
• 4 ounces vanilla yogurt
• 4 ounces pecans, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Place rack in center of oven and preheat to 350.

2. 2

   Lightly oil muffin pan or insert liners.

3. 3

   In large mixing bowl whisk together dry ingredients (flours through salt).

4. 4

   Soften butter and shortening. Blend with sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in milk, vanilla, yogurt and banana.

5. 5

   Fold wet ingredients into dry until mixed through.

6. 6

   Fill muffin tins 2/3 full.

7. 7

   Top muffins with a generous dusting of brown sugar and pecans.

8. 8

   Place on center rack and bake for 20-25 minutes.