Sunday, October 3, 2010

Apple Cinnamon Muffins (Whole Wheat and Rye Flour)


Sunday morning: outside - 6 degrees and October showers, inside - the smell of freshly baked apple cinnamon muffins. Served mine(s) with buttermilk. 

Recipe makes 12 regular sized muffins.

Preheat oven at 400 F.

In a large bowl combine:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup dark rye flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- cinnamon

In a medium bowl mix together:
- 2 whole eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup agave syrup
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- pure vanilla extract

Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, do not over mix.  Fold in:
- 2 medium size apples (cored, skin on) grated

Line 12 muffin cups with paper lining and fill them with the batter. 
Place in the oven and bake for ~ 20 minutes, until the tops are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrients per 1 of the 12 muffins:  Calories: 192, Total Fat: 9.6g, Saturated Fat: 1.3g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 19 mg, Total Carb: 25.7g, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 2.9g, Protein: 3.1g
Vitamin C: 2%, Calcium: 2%, Iron: 4%









Saturday, October 2, 2010

Yogurt & Apple Sauce Pancakes

 Super easy recipe, makes 7.

In a large bowl, mix together:

- 2/3 cup plain yogurt (Balkan style)
- 1/3 cup apple sauce
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
-  1 whole egg

Then add:

- 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder (magic powder)

Do not overmix!

Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium heat. Pour ~ 1/4cup of the batter into the pan and cook for about 3 minutes, until bubbles start to form and the bottom is golden brown. Flip over to the other side and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until lightly browned.
Repeat with the remaining batter.

I served them with organic agave syrup. Also delicious topped with fresh berries, honey-yogurt sauce, and so on.

Nutrients per 1 pancake (no topping): Calories: 94, Total Fat: 2.5g, Saturated Fat: 1.1g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 34mg, Sodium: 25 mg, Total Carb: 15.8g, Dietary Fiber: 1.6g, Sugars: 1.2g, Protein: 3.4g
Vitamin A: 2%, Calcium: 4%, Iron: 3%

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