Showing posts with label holiday treats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday treats. Show all posts

Friday, November 23, 2012

Applesauce Yogurt Muffins

These delicious muffins are moist and sweet but contain fiber from apples and calcium from yogurt! They are hearty, healthy, and yummy! 
Ingredients:
1/2 cup white flour
1 1/2 cup wheat flour
1/2 cup flaxseed (or another type of wholesome flour) 
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger (optional, you also can add more such spices if you like)
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup plain yogurt
4 Tablespoons melted coconut oil (or butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup quick oats (you can also use rolled oats for more texture)
1/2 cup* raisin (optional)
1/4 cup* cranberries (optional)
1/4 cup* walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup* sunflower seeds (optional)
(*Or you can just pour in then amount you want :-)

In a large mixing bowl mix up all the dry ingredients except for the oats (first 8 on the list). In another bowl mix together the wet ingredients and the oats. Combined the wet and dry ingredients. Mix in raisins, cranberries, and/or walnuts. Do not over mix!
With a large spoon, fill well greased muffin pans 3/4 of the way full.
Bake at 375 F for 18 minutes.

You can also sprinkle the muffins with this topping when they come out of the oven if you desire:

Mix together:
1/2 cup crushed walnuts
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
A few dashes of cinnamon (optional)
Sprinkle and spread over hot muffins. Let them cool a little in the pan. Enjoy hot or cool!