Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar (I use 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup Splenda.)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (I use pecans)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Spray 12 regular muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flours, sugar, baking powder and baking soda.
  • In separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mashed banana, oil, egg and vanilla.
  • Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir just until blended.
  • Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about three-fourths full.
  • Sprinkle tops evenly with nuts.
  • Bake until lightly brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Allow to cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes, then turn out onto rack and cool completely.
  • These muffins freeze well and can be warmed in microwave.