Banana Muffins and Milk
A delicious treat—a little sweet fun, and served with an 8-ounce glass of milk, it’s a perfect way to get 1/3 of their calcium requirement for the day!
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 6–12
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
Nonstick cooking spray
11/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 cup mashed, ripe bananas
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
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1. In a small dish, add baking soda to low-fat sour cream and set aside.
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2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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3. Spray muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray (or use baking cups).
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4. With an electric mixer, cream together the sugar, oil, and eggs.
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5. Add the baking soda and sour cream mixture, and blend well.
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6. Add bananas, flours, vanilla, and salt, and stir until smooth.
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7. Pour into muffin tins. Fill each about halfway with batter.
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8. Bake 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out dry.

