Grandma's Hummingbird Muffins: Recipes From The Heartland

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WINONA, MN – My grandma was an amazing cook. Even though Grandma is long gone now, I remember spending hours in her kitchen. Watching her withered hands as she cooked. Her smile. Her voice, telling me stories from what she called “the good old days”. Grandma’s cooking: those two words mean the world to me. Grandma’s cooking.

🌿 Memories of Grandma’s Kitchen

I wish I had photos of her in the kitchen, or of the food she prepared. Of course, this was back in the days before Instagram. I guess it doesn’t matter: what Grandma was cooking couldn’t have been captured on Instagram.

Today I’ll catch a smell, a sound, maybe just a word… and I’m instantly brought back to my Grandma’s kitchen. It was a world of comfort and peace. This place – my Grandma’s kitchen – is thankfully forever frozen in time. If only in my mind.

Grandma and grandchild making food in kitchen.

📜 A Timeless Treasure

Grandma didn’t leave us any pictures from her kitchen, and thankfully she didn’t just leave me with memories either. The other day, I rediscovered a worn old box with yellowed notecards. Each written carefully in Grandma’s infamous handwriting. The pages are worn, just like our old family Bible, but they are a treasure.

Grandma left us with the recipes that she spent her life making and sharing with our family… along with her love. And now, I want to share these timeless tasty treasures with you.

🍽️ Sharing Grandma’s Recipes

I’m not a food blogger, I don’t claim to be. I’m just a guy from the Midwest that misses his Grandma. So, you won’t find fancy photos of pristine food here. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. I love fancy food blogs, but there’s something I love more: my Grandma.

So, in her memory, I’m going to share with you some of Grandma’s best recipes from the Heartland of America. Simple and pure. Give them a try, and be sure to email me if you do. I’d love to know that something our family made is now being enjoyed by your family.

Thanks for reading,
Jack

👵 Today’s Recipe: Grandma’s Hummingbird Muffins

This recipe is one of my favorites. It’s a hearty treat that could easily be considered a healthy breakfast or a tasty dessert. Either way, I hope you love my Grandma’s Hummingbird Muffins as much as I do!

🍳 The Wholesome Ingredients

3 C. flour
1½ C. sugar (I use 1 C.)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 eggs
1¼ C. oil
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple (juice pack)
1 C. mashed bananas
2 tsp. vanilla
1 C. chopped walnuts

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🍰 The Simple Steps

Preheat oven to 350°.
Line 30 (2½-inch) muffin cups.
Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and ½ tsp. salt.
Combine egg, oil, undrained pineapple, banana, and vanilla.
Stir into flour mixture until just combined.
Fold in nuts.
Fill muffin cups ¾ full.
Bake 20 minutes at 350°.
Invite my wife Kitty and I over for muffins and conversation. I’ll even bring the dad jokes! Hehe.

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