Blueberry Banana-Split Muffins

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Blueberry Banana-Split Muffins

Blueberry banana-split muffins ... Kids will eat these just because of the name - just don't tell them how healthy they are for them!

1 cup	oat bran
1 cup	whole wheat flour
3/4 cup	wheat germ
1/2 cup	packed brown sugar
2 tsp.	baking powder
1 tsp.	baking soda
1/4 tsp.	salt
1 cup	blueberries
	Grated rind of 1 medium lemon
2	eggs
3/4 cup	buttermilk or soured milk*
3 tbsp.	vegetable oil
1 cup	mashed bananas (3 medium size)
1/2 cup	chocolate chips

Lightly grease or spray nonstick muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, stir together oat bran, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, blueberries and lemon rind.

In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs; stir in buttermilk and oil. Pour over dry ingredients; stir until just combined.

Spoon into prepared pans. Bake in 400F (200C) oven for 20 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch. Makes 12 muffins.

*Substitution Tip: If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute soured milk. Place 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar into measuring cup. Add milk to the 1 cup level; let stand for 10 minutes, then stir.

Healthy Tip:
Blueberry banana-split muffins are packed with nutrients and will give you lots of energy. Wheat germ is one of the best sources of vitamin E. Plus there are two kinds of fiber: the oat bran provides soluble fiber, which helps reduce blood cholesterol levels, and the wheat germ contains insoluble fibers, which helps reduce colon cancer and keeps you regular. Plus! Blueberries are rated tops for their antioxidant capability (destroying free radicals in your body).

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