Wheat Germ Crunch Muffins

Directions

Heat oven to 400℉ (200℃).

Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups or spray the bottoms with non-stick cooking spray.

Combine the first 5 ingredients; mix well.

Add the combined milk, melted margarine and egg; mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened.

Fill the muffin cups ⅔ full. Sprinkle with wheat germ.

Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Serve warm.

Variations: Apple Cinnamon Muffins: Add ¾ cup finely-chopped apple and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the dry ingredients.

Jam-filled Muffins: Fill the muffin cups ½ full with batter. Spoon 1 teaspoon jam (any flavor) into the center of each muffin; top with the remaining batter.

Dried Fruit Muffins: Add ½ cup of any one of the following dried fruits to the dry ingredients: raisins, cherries, blueberries, cranberries, chopped dates or diced dried mixed fruits.

Berry Good Muffins: Add ¾ cup fresh or frozen berries (do not thaw) and ¾ teaspoon grated lemon peel to the dry ingredients.