Muffins are such a great lunch box item! Listed are a whole pile of recipes, all tried and enjoyed here in the jar. Instead of putting pre-packaged granola bars in Kevin's lunch, I often bake muffins. Any of the recipes can be changed to make mini muffins, just try baking them for about 10 minutes instead of the usual 20.
1 1/4 cup quick (not instant) oats
1 cup flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
2 cups of mashed banana (about 4)
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup sesame seeds
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with a fork. Set aside. In a different bowl, whisk together the egg, banana, and melted butter. Add the banana mixture to the flour mixture and stir until it is just moistened. Fold in the nuts and sesame seeds. Divide batter into a paper lined or greased muffin tin. Bake at 375 F for about 20-25 minutes.
Makes 12
