Whole Wheat Banana-Pomegranate Muffins

So, this is the sixth time that I am participating in the Improv Cooking Challenge, hosted by Kristen of Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker. Yay!

After participating a few times now, what I am finding the most challenging is working with ingredients that I really don`t like.  Raisin`s  were a big challenge for me, and this month`s banana and nutmeg posed an interesting challenge. Neither Mr. Ginge or I are big fan of bananas.  I can`t really get over their mushy texture.

I do, however, enjoy them in certain baked goods.

While I will almost always choose a chocolate chip muffin first, banana muffins are also a favourite.  C, who I used to worked with in the clothing store, would periodically make banana muffins and bring them in to share.  I think that she was the one who got me hooked on banana muffins.

I switched these up a bit by swapping to whole wheat flour and stirring in some tart pomegranate arils, and the end result is a delicious way to start the morning.

Whole Wheat Banana-Pomegranate Muffins

makes 10 muffins

• 3/4 cups mashed, ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup canola oil ( or melted butter)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup pomegranate arils, plus some for topping if desired.

1. Preheat your oven to 350° F. Line your muffin pan with 10 liners. 
2. In a bowl, mix together the banana, brown sugar, egg, oil, and milk.  Set aside.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and nutmeg. Slowly add it to the banana mixture, stirring just until combined ( it’s ok if it’s a bit lumpy). Gently fold in the pomegranate arils.
4. Scoop the batter into the prepared pans so that each cup is about 3/4 of the way full. Sprinkle a few arils on the top of the batter if desired. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean.
5. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then either or enjoy warm, or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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I also shared this recipe at The Weekend Potluck and Strut Your Stuff Saturdays!

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