Pumpkin Muffins - healthy

(Anne B.)

Cover ½ c. raisins in hot water and set aside (optional)

Combine in a bowl:
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
½ cup loosely packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
scant teaspoon ground ginger
couple of shakes of ground cloves
couple of shakes of ground nutmeg
2 Tablespoons ground flax meal

Add all at once:
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 very ripe banana
½ cup applesauce
2 Tablespoons honey

Stir only until moistened. Drain raisins and add in.

Spoon into greased or papered muffin cups, makes 12 nearly-full muffins.

Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.