Start the day right with these delicious muffin treats. Serve with a glass of milk or your hot coffee and enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

Muffins:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Toppings:
3/4 cup mashed banana
3/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted – divided use
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

• Combine all the muffin ingredients into a large bowl. Ladle into the muffin cups and set aside.
• Use another bowl to combine the topping ingredients. Mix well and sprinkle over the muffins.
• Bake in a 400 degrees F preheated oven for about 22 minutes and cool when done.
• Makes 1 dozen muffins.