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Healthier Sunny Morning Muffins (adapted)

aliceaengquist
aliceaengquist @cook_3046512

I really just stumbled upon this recipe (I think it originated from food network, but I found it on allrecipes or somewhere similar). At the time obsessed with 'healthy' substitutions, this is probably my one success story (aside from some scones I made for Mother's day). I've learned to just stick with the ingredients if I can, and to use organic wherever possible (o:

*Note: I removed the walnuts (not a huge nut fan) and zest, and these were a hit with my coworkers, family, and in-laws.

Healthier Sunny Morning Muffins (adapted)

I really just stumbled upon this recipe (I think it originated from food network, but I found it on allrecipes or somewhere similar). At the time obsessed with 'healthy' substitutions, this is probably my one success story (aside from some scones I made for Mother's day). I've learned to just stick with the ingredients if I can, and to use organic wherever possible (o:

*Note: I removed the walnuts (not a huge nut fan) and zest, and these were a hit with my coworkers, family, and in-laws.

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Ingredients

20 mins
12 servings
  1. 1 cupStrawberries, chopped
  2. 2/3 cupAgave (natural sweetener), plus 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Agave
  3. 1 1/2 cupWhole wheat flour (you can do 1/2 and 1/2 AP flour & whole wheat, but if you want to keep it healthy, use unbleached (and organic if you can swing it) all the way!)
  4. 1 pinchGround cinnamon (can use up to 1/8 cup)
  5. 1/2 tspBaking soda
  6. 1/4 tspGround nutmeg (allspice / cinnamon works or leave out)
  7. 1 tspSalt
  8. 1Ripe banana, smashed
  9. 2Eggs
  10. 1/4 cupCanola oil (can sub in applesauce but recommend 1/2 and 1/2 instead of full 1:1 substitution; veggie oil works, too)
  11. 1/2 pintsBlueberries (or 1 cup) - I've used frozen in this recipe, and they still came out great

Cooking Instructions

20 mins
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F and apply nonstick spray to muffin pan.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl mix strawberries and the 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Agave (I used a blender). Let sit (~15 min for strawberries to give off juices)

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, mix together (or sift) flour, baking soda, nutmeg (or allspice), salt, and cinnamon.

    * I used a whisk

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, whisk together banana, eggs, oil (or oil/applesauce combo therein), and 2/3 cup Agave.

  5. 5

    Mix dry and wet ingredients until well combined (I was able to blend it all together). Do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Fold in blueberries.

  7. 7

    Scoop batter and divide evenly in muffin pan.

  8. 8

    Bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted to center of muffins comes out with few crumbs but not wet.

  9. 9

    Once removed from oven, let muffins rest in pan for 5 minutes. Then cool on a rack to room temperature.

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