Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Wholesome Muffins...3 Ways




Guys, I am going to be honest with you...I have more muffin recipes than anyone probably should. 

There is just something about them. You can eat them any time of day. And with the right ingredients, they can be pretty nutritious. 

Once I discovered the existence of whole wheat pastry flour I couldn't help myself from creating and converting recipes. You can purchase this at health food stores...or order online. Bob's Redmill makes my favorite Organic Whole Wheat Pastry Flour.

My favorite thing to do is make several batches on a Sunday afternoon, and store them in my freezer. Like almost immediately. This locks in their moisture




They are perfect tucked into my kids' lunches.






Because I have a sick kiddo right now...and you are all really just here for the recipes...I am not going to drag this out...

Here are 3 of my best muffin recipes












Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins


  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2/3 cups coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  1. Whisk together dry ingredients (except chocolate chips).
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients (except zucchini)
  3. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry, and gently fold together, until just combined.
  4. Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20-24 minutes.












Blueberry Pancake Muffins


  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (full fat)
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup blueberries (thawed frozen are fine)
  1. Whisk together dry ingredients.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry, and gently fold together, until just combined.
  4. Fold in the blueberries.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20-24 minutes.





Bran Muffins


  • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups bran flakes cereal
  1. Whisk together all of the dry ingredients (except cereal).
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry, and stir until combined.
  4. Fold he bran flakes into the batter.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Bake at 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes,
Makes 12 muffins.








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