Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

I love banana muffins. Well, I love muffins in general, most kinds of muffins really. There's just something great about breakfast food in a little portable package. Especially when they are the perfect size for little toddler hands to tote around. Our toddler LOVES muffins! And he hardly ever stays sitting down for very long so muffins are great for him. These muffins have whole wheat flour, no oil and less sugar, so they are a little healthier too. I love using whole wheat flour in baked goods. Sometimes the whole wheat flour makes the baked goods turn out better than they did using just all purpose flour. 

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg

(cinnamon and nutmeg are optional but I like the flavor with it in there)

 In another large bowl combine milk, egg, vanilla, applesauce and mashed banana

Add the dry ingredients all at once to the wet ingredients. Stir just until combined.

Grease bottoms of muffin cups (or use paper baking cups).

 I found this non stick Coconut Oil Spray at Trader Joe's. I've been enjoying using it very much. Smells a little like coconuts when you spray it onto something but does not impart any flavor in what you're cooking. 

*I have not been compensated in any way for that statement. I just happen to like this product and wanted to let you know about it.* 

Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full and bake at 400*F 20-25 min

And they should come out nice and golden brown and puffed up

Whole wheat, less sugar, no oil. Healthier. Toddler approved. And yummy! Can't beat that!

Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

1 C all purpose flour

1 C whole wheat flour

1/4 C brown sugar

2 t baking powder

1/2 t salt

1/4 t cinnamon (optional)

1/8 t nutmeg (optional)

1 egg

1/2 C milk

1/4 C unsweetened applesauce

1 t vanilla

2 very ripe bananas (about 1 C total mashed banana)

Preheat oven to 400*F. Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups (shortening or non-stick cooking spray) or use paper baking cups. In a med sized bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a large bowl beat milk, egg, applesauce, vanilla and banana with a whisk until combined. Add flour mixture all at once into banana mixture and stir just until combined. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full. Bake 20-25 min or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of muffin comes out clean. Let stand about 5 min in the pan and remove to a wire rack or baking towel to cool. Store in airtight container after cooled completely.

Enjoy!                                            

Sandi