Recipe of the week: Banana Bran Muffins

Delicious to start the day at breakfast or as a nutritious snack during the day, try our simple to make banana bran muffins

Ingredients

2 tbsp margarine or butter

1 tbsp golden syrup

1 cup flour (wholemeal or plain)

1 cup oat bran

½ cup wheatgerm

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tsp mixed spice

1 tsp baking powder

¼ cup chopped dates or raisins

1¼ cup milk

1 tsp baking soda

1 mashed banana or 1 grated apple

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180º C.
2. Lightly grease 1 set of muffins tins with a pastry brush and oil or oil spray.
3. Melt margarine and golden syrup.
4. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
5. Dissolve baking soda in milk. Add to melted margarine.
6. Add mashed banana or grated apple to liquid ingredients.
7. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and stir to combine. Do not overmix as this will produce a tough muffin.
8. Spoon into muffin tins and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Recipe from Cooking for Older People – Easy Recipes for One or Two,