Muffins are very easy and quick to make, and they're perfect for breakfast on the go. You can freeze them too, so you don't have to eat them all at once!

Makes:

12

Preparation time:

20 minutes

Cooking time:

25 minutes

Approximate cost for recipe:

£1.26

Approximate cost per serving:

10.5p

• 150g plain flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 50g caster sugar
• 100ml semi-skimmed milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 40g low-fat spread, melted
• 1 small apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 small banana, mashed

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan oven 180°C, gas mark 6. Put 12 paper bun cases into a bun tray.
2. Sift the flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl, then stir in the sugar.
3. In a jug, beat together the milk, egg, vanilla extract and melted low-fat spread. Add to the dry ingredients with the apple and mashed banana and stir until just combined. Do not over-mix.
4. Spoon the mixture into the paper cases and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Tip 1: If you like, add ½ teaspoon ground mixed spice or ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients.

Tip 2: Always use proper cook's measuring spoons for accuracy, levelling off dry ingredients (such as the baking powder) with a knife.