banana peanut butter muffins

3 cups (750 mL) Western Family All-Purpose Flour
1 tbsp. (15 mL) baking powder
1/4 tsp. (1.25 mL) salt
1 1/2 (375 mL) cups sugar
3/4 cup (175 mL) Western Family peanut butter
1/3 (75 mL) cup margarine, softened
1 cup (250 mL) golden bananas, ripe peeled, mashed
3/4 (175 mL) cup low fat milk
2 whole eggs
1 tsp. (5 mL) vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) seedless raisins
1/3 cup (75 mL) rolled oats

1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in bowl, set aside.

2. Beat sugar, peanut butter and margarine in mixer bowl until light and fluffy.

3. Add bananas, milk, eggs and vanilla; beat until well blended.

4. Add flour mixture and raisins, stir until blended.

5. Portion batter into paper-lined or greased muffin tins.

6. Sprinkle oats evenly over batter.

7. Bake at 400°F, 18 minutes or until done.

Cool on wire rack; serve warm

Nutritional Analysis:
Per serving: Cal: 461kcal; Fat: 15g; Carbohydrate: 75g;
Fiber: 3g; Protein: 10g

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|	Bananas are a good source of potassium which is important for proper muscle function. This fruit is a favourite among athletes because the body absorbs the energy very quickly.	|
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