BEST BASIC MUFFIN MIX
5 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 1/2 cup natural bran
1 3/4 cup skim milk powder
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
CHOCOLATE BANANA MUFFIN
2 3/4 cup best: basic muffin mix
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1 cup banana, mashed [=3 small]
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
9 banana slices, thin
Directions
Best: Basic Muffin Mix: In large bowl, stir together all-purpose and
whole wheat flours, bran, milk powder, sugar, baking powder and salt
until combined.
[for storage: transfer to airtight container; store in cool, dry
place. Stir well before using.]
Chocolate Banana Muffin:
In bowl, stir "Best: Basic Muffin Mix" with chocolate chips. Whisk
together banana, water, oil, egg and vanilla; stir into dry
ingredients just until moistened.
Spoon into greased muffin cups, filling to top. Top each with banana
slice. Bake in 375F 190C oven for about 30 minutes or until tops are
firm to the touch. Let cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes; remove
muffins to rack and let cool completely.
Source: Canadian Living magazine, Oct 94 Presented in article by
Elizabeth Baird: "Baking Up The Best" Recipe by Canadian Living Test
Kitchen
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Servings: 9 muffins
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Categories: Banana; Bread; Breads; Chocolate; Dessert
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