This picture happens to be of a mini loaf & 2 mini "Ugly" muffins but they are still tasty! Everyone ate the samples of the "Pretty" muffins! Come on ya'll, Don't be an ugly muffin hater!!
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
In a large mixing bowl stir together:
1 cup Xagave
3 eggs
1 cup plain yogurt (unsweetened, low fat or regular)
2 TBSP Canola oil
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Almond Extract
In another bowl measure & mix well:
1 cup Whole Wheat Flour (or your favorite flour - I use Kamut)
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients & mix well.
Add: 3 cups Rolled Oats - one cup at a time.
Fold in:
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup Craisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts of your choice (optional - I don't add any)
The consistancy should be like a thick oatmeal, depending on the flour you choose to use, you may need to add a bit more than the recipe calls for. Fill paper-lined or greased mini or regular muffin tins (I like the minis) I try to not overfill the tins, just fill them to near the top. If your muffin top spreads out like a cookie instead of doming up like muffins should, you just need to add a little more flour. They will all taste good, they just look more appetizing with a pretty domed top!
These are a wonderful breakfast on the go or snack. They stay fresh for days. My family likes them chilled. I want to try them with other types of fruit - I think fresh raspberries would be delicious! These are loaded with fiber and protein - so good for you!
