Lullaby Banana Muffins

Having trouble sleeping? Or just want a tasty, healthy snack or breakfast? Many foods have natural soporific qualities. Between the bananas, the whole wheat, and the honeyed touch of sweetness, these muffins are practically an edible lullaby. Accompany with some warm milk, and you'll be in dreamland before you know it. From an Annie's Naturals e-letter.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 2  cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 2  large  very ripe bananas
• 1⁄3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 1⁄2 cup milk

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour (make sure it's whole-wheat pastry flour or you'll produce golf balls, not muffins), salt, and baking powder.
2. In a blender, puree the bananas; add remaining ingredients and blend well.
3. Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened.
4. Line 12 muffin tins with paper muffin cups, pour in batter, and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until tops are lightly brown and slightly springy.