Recipe: Banana Raisin Muffins for Gina J.

Banana Raisin Muffins
(makes 6 muffins)

1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup skim milk
2 medium bananas, mashed (1 cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup raisins (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 deg. F. Measure sugar, baking soda, salt and flour into a bowl. Stir well to combine ingredients. Add oil, milk, mashed bananas and vanilla; mix just until flour is moistened. Fold in raisins. Use a non-stick muffin pan, muffins paper, or coat the pan with oil or cooking spray. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan right away.

Variations:
Use 1 1/2 cups white flour, if preferred, instead of whole wheat flour. Use applesauce for 1/2 of the oil measurement to reduce fat content of muffins. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped nuts.