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Fall officially started this week, which means school is in full swing and chillier mornings are upon us. For most, that means curling up with a hot cup of coffee. I have to admit, I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do love a good hot chocolate. They make a ton of flavored hot chocolates that I can pop in my single-serve coffee maker. My husband, Tom, he's the coffee drinker around here.
Through the years I've bought several personalized mugs for Tom. They make great gifts that someone can really appreciate. I've never purchase one for myself though. Tom got me one when Owen was a baby or maybe just before Owen arrived (I would have to go check). Either way, it's been quite awhile since I got a mug upgrade.
When Shutterfly offered to send me a personalized photo mug, I jumped at the opportunity to design my own! Shutterfly has a ton of amazing designs you can choose from including different colors inside the mug and on the handle. It's the perfect amount of pop! I knew immediately I was going to get the pink for my mug's inside and handle. For my mug design, I chose a simple filmstrip design and made my photos black and white. I love it!
And now for those yummy Double Chocolate Banana Oat Muffins!
- 1½ cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- ¼ cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
- ¼ cup Cocoa powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Vanilla
- ¼ White sugar
- ⅓ cup Vegetable oil
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup mashed banana (2-3 bananas)
- 1 cup quick oats
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, oats, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and brown sugar.
- In a separate large bowl, combine vanilla, egg, milk, mashed banana, and vegetable oil.
- Add banana mixture to dry mixture and stir until well combined.
- Spoon batter into greased or lined muffin cups. Fill about ¾ full.
- Bake 20-25 minutes.
These are delicious and you're going to want more than one!
Charlie's pretty sure these are chocolate cupcakes and I'm certainly not going to argue with him over that.
Now, after I take Charlie to the bus stop in the morning, I can come back home and enjoy a little treat for myself (and probably share with Owen). And a cup of whatever I want in this beautiful mug. I mean, who wouldn't want a mug with these cuties on it?
Thanks to Shutterfly, two of you will win your own personalized mug! Like I said earlier, they make amazing gifts, but you can certainly treat yourself with your winning mug as well!
What would you put on your mug?
shelly peterson says
I like the Filmstrip Fun mug you chose and also the Live Laugh Love Mug
Jessica To says
I like the I Heart Grandma mug.
Lauren says
I would pick the Simply Family mug.
Tari Lawson says
I would pick the Upload Your Own Design mug.
Natalie says
If I was the winner I would pick the
Traditional Monogram
11oz Ceramic Mug.
Barbara Montag says
I would pick the Photo Gallery 16 oz Stainless Steel Mug.
thank you
Sarah L says
I like the Disney Frozen Monogram 15oz Ceramic Mug because I like a large mug.
Thanks for the contest.
Audrey says
I have had a craving for muffins lately, and with my guys I can never go wrong with chocolate. Thanks for sharing on the #HomeMattersParty . I hope you will join us again next week.
Lou Lou Girls says
I’m licking my lips right now! Looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. We truly appreciate you taking the time to be a part of our party. Please stop by and party with us again. The party starts Monday at 7 pm and ends on Friday at 7 pm. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Ashley says
Thank you for linking up to last week’s Tasty Tuesday linky. I’ve pinned your recipe this the Creative K Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board. I hope that you’ll link up again tomorrow.
Laurie Emerson says
I would choose the Faith, Love, Family Mug.
amy carlson (Deeter) says
The Full of Love Mug is really nice !!
Jennifer H. says
I would pick the Mom Color Block!
Nicole says
Just made these muffins. They are good, a bit bland maybe. Next I will add a bit more cocoa and brown sugar. Thanks for the recipe.
Dyana says
I agree 100%. Wish I had read your comment before making these. But at least my bananas didn’t go to waste.