Light Banana Berry Muffins

Submitted by IvysMom

"I wanted a recipe that was healthy and yummy - this was it! Any kind of berry will do; I used wild raspberries and they were delicious."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 12-16 muffins
• Serves: 12-16

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄4 cup wheat germ (can substitute an additional 1/4 cup flour)
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup oatmeal
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup berries (if frozen, don't defrost)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine dry ingredients.
3. Combine wet ingredients (except berries).
4. Mix together wet and dry ingredients. Do this in 8-10 strokes, don't overmix. If there are still bits of dry ingredients, it's okay! Add berries in last couple of strokes.
5. Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
7. Enjoy!