Blueberry Banana (or Papaya Pear) Muffins

1 1/3 c flour (use half whole wheat)
1 1/2 t baking powder
2/3 t salt
1 c crushed ripe bananas (about 2) + 1 c fresh whole blueberries
(or 1 c payapa + 1/2 c pear, finely crushed or pureed)
(or 1 c banana + 1 c diced and seeded orange, grating peel first)
2/3 c sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 c oil
1/2 c walnuts
1 t blackstrap molasses
2 t vanilla
1 T lime juice
1/3 c shredded coconut

Mix first 3 ingredients thoroughly in one bowl and the remainder in another. Spray bottom of muffin inserts with cooking oil spray. Combine and bake immediately at 375 for 25 minutes or until muffin top springs back when pressed.

Makes 12 muffins.

Also see Heather’s Perfect Whole Wheat Banana Bread and Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread.

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