BANANA MUFFINS
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups puree)
1/2 cup apple juice, frozen concentrate
2 tablespoons apple juice, frozen concentrate
1 tablespoon orange juice, frozen concentrate
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup wheat germ
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup raisins or chopped dates
1/2 cup walnuts -- coarsely chopped
2 egg whites

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Process the bananas, juice concentrates, oil, and lemon
juice in a blender until smooth. Combine the flour, wheat
germ, cinnamon, and baking powder in a mixer bowl.

Stir the banana mixture into the dry ingredients to make a
thick batter; then stir in the raisins and walnuts.

Beat the egg whites until stiff. Gently fold into the
batter.

Spoon the batter into 18 muffin cups coated with vegetable
cooking spray. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the
tins immediately.

2 muffins = 1 1/2 Whole-Grain servings; 1 Other Fruit serving.