V BANANA MUFFINS

3 Ripe bananas, mashed
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 c oil (to cut fat, use 1/4c oil and 1/4 c apple sauce)
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 c chopped dates
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 c wheat germ
2 table spoon flax seed meal
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
*You can also add 1/2 c raisins or vegan chocolate chips for a bit of added sweetness. . . I also like to sprinkle these with Turbino.

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. In small bowl mash bananas, then add lemon, oil (or oil and apple sauce combo) sugar, and dates.
3. In large bowl, stir together flour, wheat germ, flax seed meal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
4. Add banana mixture to flour mixture.
5. Mix together until "just mixed".
6. Stir in raisins or chips. . . or both! :)
7. Spoon into lightly oiled pan.
8. Sprinkle with turbino.
9. Bake 30-35 minutes

** This recipe can also be made into a bread by using a loaf pan and baking for about 40-50 minutes.