1 1/4 c. unsifted flour
1 c. oat bran
1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts, optional
1 c. mashed bananas (ripe) 2 lg.
1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In medium bowl, combine flour, oat bran, sugar, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and salt; stir in nuts if desired.

In medium bowl, combine bananas, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, oil and egg; add to flour mixture. Stir only until moistened. Fill paper cup lined or greased muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan. Brush warm muffins with remaining 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup.