Banana Muffins

Made with yogurt and canola oil and low sugar, these are a healthier and still yummy treat.

Makes one dozen muffins

INGREDIENTS

3 bananas

1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt

2 eggs

2/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup canola oil

1 t vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups AP flour

1/4 c wheat germ

1 t baking soda

1/2 t salt

OPTIONAL: 1/2 cup toasted pecans

METHOD

Preheat oven to 350 (or 300 convection). Lightly spray a muffin tin with baking release. If you plan to add pecans, toast them in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, then cool.

In a medium to large mixing bowl (or bowl of stand mixer) mash the bananas. Add yogurt, eggs, sugar, oil and extract and mix well to combine.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, wheat germ, baking soda and salt. Whisk well to combine. Add to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Roughly chop the pecans and add them to the batter.

Scoop into the prepared muffin tins and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the sides of the muffins pull away from the pan, the tops are golden and firm. Cool slightly. Store in a covered container at room temperature.