Banana Bran Muffins

Adding mashed banana or grated apple makes these muffins very moist. They are great served with a milky drink as a perfect snack!

Preparation time

30 minutes

Serves

12

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What you need

• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter

• 1 tablespoon golden syrup

• 1 cup flour, wholemeal or plain

• 1 cup bran, wheat or oat

• ½ cup wheatgerm

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon mixed spice

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ cup dates, chopped or raisins

• 1 ¼ cups milk

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 mashed banana or grated apple

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Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. Lightly grease 1 set of muffin tins.

3. In the microwave or a small pot on the stove, melt margarine/butter and golden syrup.

4. Combine dry ingredients and dried fruit in a large mixing bowl.

5. Dissolve baking soda in milk. Add to melted margarine/butter.

6. Add mashed banana or grated apple to liquid ingredients.

7. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and combine gently. Do not over mix as this makes tough muffins.

8. Spoon into muffin tins and bake for 15 – 20 minutes.