HEALTHY COCOA MUFFINS


ingredients

2 1/4 c. oat bran
1 c. milk
2 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. carob powder
2 eggs or egg substitute, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c. mashed ripe bananas (about 3)
1 c. chopped pecans or 1 c. wheat germ

preparation

Preheat oven to 425°. Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups or spray bottoms only with vegetable oil cooking spray.

Combine dry ingredients. Add milk, eggs, mashed bananas and oil. Mix just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Fill prepared muffin cups almost full. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Makes 1 dozen plus delicious muffins.

Note: They are great served warm!