Apple Banana Muffins

These are some of the tastiest muffins I have ever tried! The combination of nutmeg, cinnamon, bananas, and apples gives them the hint of an apple pie with a touch of bananas, striking the perfect balance for a nice, warm breakfast treat.

Apple Banana Muffins
Adapted from "The Doughmakers Cookbook" 
12 servings (1 muffin each)

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/3 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/2 cup, plus 1/8 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mashed bananas (roughly 1 medium banana)
1 apple

1. Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Use paper liners to line muffin cups.

2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the egg. Stir in the vanilla and buttermilk. Beat in the flour mixture just until incorporated.

5. Peel, core, and shred the apple.

6. Fold in the mashed bananas and shredded apples.

7. Fill each muffin cup until half full using an ice cream scoop.

8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Enjoy!

Nutritional Info per Serving:
Calories 140; Total Fat 6g; Cholesterol 18mg; Sodium 161mg; Total Carbs 21g; Protein 2g