Makes: 12 Servings

These moist muffins have a fruity flavor and are full of whole grain goodness. Serve them anytime.

Ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried egg mix (or 1 egg)
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup blueberries or strawberries (fresh or frozen)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a medium-size bowl, combine applesauce, sugar, dried egg mix, banana, and water. Mix well.
3. In a large bowl mix flours, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add the applesauce mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients; mix just until the batter is moist.
5. Gently add berries into the mixture.
6. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full of batter.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly brown.
8. Cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan.

Source: A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods, USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, Adapted from a recipe submitted by Alicson Scott, Chickasaw Nation, Get Fresh! Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 portion (one muffin) of Banana Berry Muffins