1/2 c. shortening at room temp. (or butter)
1/3 c. white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sour milk or buttermilk
3/4 c. wheat germ
1/2 c. carob chips (or chocolate chips)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, cream shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla. Sift together flour, soda, coca and salt. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with sour milk. Mix in wheat germ and chips.

Fill muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes, 20 minutes for smaller muffins. Makes 12 large or 24 small muffins.