Banana and Carob Muffins

Directions

Nutri-notes: Store-bought muffins are often far too sweet and high in fat. Here’s a healthy and delicious alternative that goes down great with a fortified soy beverage.

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. Place paper muffin liners into a muffin tin.
3. Chop the dates and place them in a pot with water. Bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer until the dates are melted, about 5 minutes. Pour into a bowl.
4. Add the oil and bananas (pre-mashed with a fork) to the date mixture. Mix.
5. Add the eggs one by one, beating between each addition.
6. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
7. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture.
8. Pour the mixture into the muffin liners.
9. Sprinkle with oatmeal.
10. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.