Recipe: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (whole wheat flour, wheat germ and oil)

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil or coat 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

Combine the bananas, eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl and stir until well blended. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Stir in the chocolate chips. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.

Bake about 20minutes or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Remove the muffins and cool before serving.

Makes 12 muffins
Source: The Mom's Guide to Meal Makeovers by Janice Bissex and Liz Weizz