Whiz-Bang Banana Muffins

These banana muffins are made quickly with a blender.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
Nonstick cooking spray or shortening
1/3 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large ripe banana, cut up

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside. Lightly coat muffin pan with cooking spray or grease with shortening.
3. In a blender container combine milk, egg, and oil. Cover and blend smooth.
4. With blender running, add banana and blend into mixture. Pour into dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Fill muffin pans 2/3 full.
5. Bake about 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Makes 12 muffins.

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