Thursday, May 5, 2016

Raspberry Muffins with Chia Seeds

**Raspberry Muffins with Chia Seeds**




We’ve been taught to believe that muffins are sugar and fat-laden “cheat foods” to be avoided. And, if they’re healthy, that they taste like styrofoam, and are to be equally avoided.
>>>These sweet raspberry muffins are a GAME-CHANGER!

Total Time: 28 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 18 min.
Yield: 12 servings, 1 muffin each

Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray (optional)
1½ cups whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp. chia seeds
2 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. fine sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
1 cup mashed sweet potato (or pumpkin puree)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large egg whites (¼ cup)
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh raspberries

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Prepare 12 muffin cups by lining with muffin papers or coating with spray.
3. Combine flour, chia seeds, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Combine sweet potato, applesauce, egg whites, maple syrup, and extract in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.
5. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; mix until just blended.
6. Gently fold in raspberries.
7. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups.
8. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown and tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Transfer muffins to rack; cool.

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