Now that the holidays are past and we are about to enter a new year, it seems many of us are determined to diet or eat healthier in the coming year. With the world-wide economic crisis we are in, many may thinkthey will not be able to eat healthier because they are cutting back on their food budgets. With the stress families are under, now is the timeto improve your eating habits. It is important to stay healthy during these rougher times. You can start by making small changes. Try these healthy muffin recipes for breakfast or a light lunch. Pair them with some fresh fruit (buy seasonal fruits to save money) and you have a healthy meal. And remember, huge muffins don’t fit into your healthier eating or diet plan. By making your own muffins, you can make them in mini-muffin tins or only fill your regular muffin tins half full. You will have a healthier portion size.WHOLE- acai powder WHEAT BANANA MUFFINS5 medium-ripebananas2 cups whole-wheat flour1/2 tsp salt3 tsp baking powder2 tbsp honey1/4 cup milk2 tbsp melted butter1 eggPeel bananas and mash with a fork. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set dry ingredients aside. Add the remaining ingredients to the bananas and mix thoroughly. Add banana mixture to the flour mixture. Grease 12 muffins cups and divide mixture evenly into the muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until done.HEALTHY BRAN MUFFINS1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup egg substitute1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk3 tbsp canola or olive oil2 tsp vanilla extract1/8 tsp salt1/4 cup instant low-fat dry milk3/4 cup SPLENDA granular1 cup wheat bran, divided1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp ground cinnamon2 tbsp flaxseeds2 tbsp raisinsPreheat oven to 350 degrees.