The addition of mashed banana or grated apple makes these muffins very moist.

Great served with a milky drink as a nutritious snack.

(Makes 10 muffins)

Ingredients

2 T margarine or butter

1 T golden syrup

1 cup flour (wholemeal or plain)

1 cup of oat bran

1⁄2Cup wheatgerm

1⁄4Cup brown sugar

1 t mixed spice

1 t baking powder

1⁄4Cup chopped dates or raisins

11⁄4 cup milk

1 t baking soda

1 mashed banana or 1 grated apple

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180o C.
2. Lightly grease 1 set of muffin 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.

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