Just like the classic cocktail in flavor, these muffins are easy and delicious, and will give you a natural high after one bite.

Nonstick cooking spray
12 mini muffin liners,
optional
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking
powder
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons butter or
margarine, melted
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon grated
orange zest
1 large banana, diced
small
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 350- degrees F.

Line 12 mini-muffin cups with papers, spraying the inside bottom and sides as well; set aside. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda and powder well. Add eggs, melted butter, milk and orange zest. Using an electric or hand held mixer, beat all together until smooth.

Fold in the banana and cranberries until evenly distributed. Evenly scoop out batter among the prepared muffin cups and bake 22 to 24 minutes, or until muffins just begin to bounce back when touched in the center. Remove from oven to cool slightly before transferring to a plate to cool completely.

Makes 12 mini muffins.

— Chef Jim Bailey is The Yankee Chef and an authority on New England food and its history. He is a respected food columnist from Maine and is married with four children. You can email questions or comments to [email protected] and visit theyankeechef. blogspot.com.