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This recipe required some serious experimentation, but the end results were worth it. Similar to my Devilishly-Dark Chocolate Tea Bread, these muffins rely on winter squash and coffee to heighten the intensity of the cocoa and chocolate flavors. I understand why some would hesitate to use squash in something so close to a cupcake, [click headline for more -- or photo in Facebook] 
I was hooked from the second I first laid eyes on a recipe for apple cider muffins. The problem with the recipes I’ve seen—from a “savvy” standpoint—is that they call for an excessive amount of sugar (up to 2 cups for just 12 muffins!), a lot of oil, and full-fat sour cream. I’ve cut back [click headline for more -- or photo in Facebook] 
This recipe works really well for bread, but I like the muffins even better because they are easier to serve and store. The bread tastes wonderful, but it’s so moist that you have to cut large slices to keep it from falling apart. Admittedly, not everyone would consider that a problem. This is adapted from [click headline for more -- or photo in Facebook] 
I like to experiment with fruit and yogurt in baked goods. In the right proportions, these ingredients enhance the sweetness, flavor and moisture of muffins and quick breads. In this case, strawberries and bananas proved to be an excellent combination. In addition to fruit and whole grains, this recipe features a protein boost from almond [click headline for more -- or photo in Facebook] 
Prior to trying the millet muffins in Mollie Katzen’s Sunlight Café, I thought millet was just for birds, literally. We had been buying millet sprays for our lovebirds and cockatiels for ages. I was a little dubious about trying this grain myself, but the muffins were delicious. As an added bonus, it turns out that [click headline for more -- or photo in Facebook] 
Light, nutritious and loaded with summer’s bounty: what a delicious way to start the day! The first time I made these, my 5-year old devoured two of them faster than his father did. Almond meal provides extra flavor and protein, but if you don’t have any, just use more of the multigrain mix instead. [click headline for more -- or photo in Facebook] 
The only thing sneaky about these vitamin- and fiber-packed muffins is that they contain pumpkin. My family typically welcomes whole-grain banana muffins at any time of day, and I was afraid that revealing the identity of this particular ingredient might dampen their enthusiasm. (They only appreciate pumpkin if it is combined with chocolate or served [click headline for more -- or photo in Facebook] 
Wow! I just made these, and they are incredible. (Can you say that about a newly-created recipe without sounding immodest? I figure it’s OK ’cause it’s not about me; it’s about the food.) The decadence has more to do with taste than ingredients, for these are more nutritious than you might think. I started with [click headline for more -- or photo in Facebook] |
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