Yummy Berry Muffins
2 cups unbleached flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium-sized bananas)
1/2 cup maple syrup or barley malt
6 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp lemon extract
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries or cranberries
• Preheat the oven to 375º F.
• Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
• In a medium-sized bowl, mix the remaining ingredients, except for the berries. Pour into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
• Add the berries, stirring to distribute. Spoon into a greased muffin pan until 2/3 full. Bake for about 20 minutes or until slightly golden on top.
Makes 8 to 10 muffins