Hearty Banana and Yogurt Muffins

The perfect companion to a morning cup of coffee or afternoon tea. These hearty muffins are packed with healthy fibres and fruit! The recipe is extremely flexible (as forgiving) and can be customized to virtually any snack craving on a given day. A staple at mom's house.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1 2⁄3 cups flour (I use whole wheat)
• 1⁄4 cup ground flax seeds (optional) or 1⁄4 cup  oat bran (optional)
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1 1⁄4 cups granulated sugar (I use a little less)
• 1⁄4 cup applesauce
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup yogurt (any flavour)
• 2 -3  mashed bananas
• 1  cup  chopped  fruit (see below for other options)

Directions

1. Stir together flour, soda and salt in large bowl, put aside.
2. In a second bowl, cream together butter, sugar and egg.
3. Mix in yogurt, applesauce, bananas, and other chopped fruit.
4. Gently pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, and stir until moist. Do not overmix- lumps are a good thing!
5. Fill greased muffin pans pans 3/4 full and bake at 375F for 12-18 minutes. (bake time varies according to oven).
6. NOTE: OPTIONAL ADD-INS: any kind of chopped fruit works in this recipe including berries, apples, and pears. Other options are chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts. Be creative!