Cranberry and Banana Muffins

Cranberry and Banana Muffins

Serves 12

Points per serving : 2 (original points)

200 g flour

2 tsp baking powder

100 g caster sugar

50 g cranberries, dried

1 medium egg

1 tsp vanilla essence

50 g low-fat spread, melted

100 ml skimmed milk

1 medium banana, mashed

Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6/200°C/fan oven 180°C. Place 8 paper muffin cases into a muffin tray.

Sift the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the caster sugar and dried cranberries.

In a jug, beat together the egg, vanilla extract, melted low fat spread and skimmed milk. Stir into the dry ingredients with the mashed banana until just combined. Spoon into the paper cases.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

It is important not to overmix the ingredients. Simply stir until just combined.