Health Nut Blueberry Muffins

A healthier alternative to the traditional blueberry muffins, and really good too!

3/4 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 - 3/4 c. sugar (depending upon how sweet you want them)
1/4 c. oat bran
1/4 c. quick oats
1/4 c. wheat germ
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. blueberries (fresh or dried)
1 banana, mashed OR 1/2 c. applesauce
1/2 c. walnuts (optional)
1 c. buttermilk
1 egg
1 TBSP vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12 cup muffin pan, or line with paper muffin cups.

In large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, oat bran, quick oats wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently stir in the blueberries and walnuts. In a seperate bowl, mix together the mashed bananam buttermilk, egg, oil and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix just until blended. Spoon into muffin cups, filling all the way to the top.

Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the tops of the muffins spring back when lightly touched.