1/4 c. safflower oil
1 c. unbleached white flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 c. oat bran
3 overripe bananas (optional), mashed
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raisins

In a mixing bowl and with a wire whisk, combine safflower oil, brown sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add remaining ingredients and stir just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full with batter. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from tin and cool on wire racks.