Four-Fruit Banana Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 cup applesauce
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/4 cup milk or soymilk
• 1 large banana, quartered and sliced into small pieces
• 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
• 1/4 cup fruit jam or preserves, any flavor

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 F and spray muffin tins with oil or line with paper cups.

2. 2

   Mix together the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Add applesauce, oil, and milk and mix well.

4. 4

   Gently fold in cranberries and banana.

5. 5

   Fill each muffin tin halfway with batter, spoon a teaspoon of jam into the center, then pour the remaining batter on top.

6. 6

   Cook for 20- 25 minutes until tops are golden.