Low Fat Whole Wheat Honey Banana Muffins

(with flax seed, oat bran, and a splash of organic palm nectar crystals)

These muffins are a great snack for the kids (and mom and dad too) and are 100% healthy (but don’t tell the kids)! No refined flour or sweeteners and a good dose of fiber! Enjoy -- Happy Eating, Happy Health!!

35 min | 20 min prep

Makes 24 muffins

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour


• 1 1/2 cups milled flax seed


• 1/2 cup all natural oat bran


• 2 teaspoons baking soda


• 1 teaspoon salt


• 1/3 cup organic palm nectar crystals


• 2 tablespoons wheat germ (optional)


• 1/3 cup olive oil or canola oil


• 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce


• 2/3 cup honey


• 4 eggs


• 2 cups mashed ripe bananas


• 1/2 cup hot water

DIRECTIONS:

1. Stir together dry ingredients.


2. Beat oil and honey together; add eggs and beat well.


3. Add bananas and beat to combine.


4. Add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with hot water; mix well after each addition.


5. Spoon batter into 24 greased muffin cups; bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes, or until muffins are golden brown and test done.


6. Remove from oven and cool on rack.

Julie’s handy tip: For easy and perfect portions, use a gravy ladle when spooning batter into muffin tins.