Banana Raisin Muffins

INGREDIENTS

* 3 bananas, well-ripened
* 2 eggs
* 1 1/2 cups flour
* 1 cup of sugar
* 1/3 cup corn oil
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 1/2 cup raisins
* 2 cups water
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
* 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat water to a boil in microwave or on stovetop. Turn off heat and add raisins. Set aside for about 15 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a potato masher.

3. Mix all other ingredients together. Stir until well combined.

4. Remove plumped raisins from water and pat dry with paper towels. Fold into batter.

5. Pour into a loaf pan and bake  at 350 for one hour and fifteen minutes. ( alternative : pour in Mini-muffin pans and bake for 11-13 min)

6. Let it cool on a rack before serving.