Whole-Wheat Banana Muffins

Adapted from Martha Stewart's Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 25 Min

Yields: 18 muffins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ripe bananas (about 3)
• 1 c packed brown sugar
• 1/2 c safflower oil
• 1 c white whole-wheat flour (or all-purpose)
• 1 c whole-wheat flour
• 1 t baking powder
• 1 t baking soda
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 c plain yogurt (or sour cream)
• 1 T vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° and lightly grease muffin cups.
2. Peel the bananas, and place them in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until mashed, about 1 minute.
3. Add brown sugar, oil, and egg; beat until smooth.
4. Reduce speed to low. Add flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; beat until smooth.
5. Add sour cream and vanilla; beat until combined.
6. Fill muffin cups three-quarters full and bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
7. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Store, covered, at room temperature.

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Homemade Soft Scrub

Adapted from The Keeper of the Home's Recipe

Prep Time: 5 Min

Yields: 2c of cleanser

Ingredients

• 1 1/2c baking soda
• 1/2c eco-friendly dish soap (or castile soap)
• 10 drops of essential oil

Directions

1. In a glass bowl, mix ingredients together with an electric mixer until it is thoroughly combined.
2. Store in a glass container, and use to clean your bathroom, kitchen, and any other scrubbable surface.
3. If cleanser looks a little dry, add a bit of water to it before using.