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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These muffins were featured on the Dr Oz show as a health-booster. They are also very tasty! Chia seeds can be found at health food stores or online. Don't eat the ones that come with your Chia Pet :) ! Hope that you enjoy these healthy little muffins. *(Note- each muffin is about 150 calories, the caloric info listed for this recipe does not include the chia seeds or the agave syrup). Ingredients:
1 tablespoon ground chia seeds (you can use whole seeds as well) |
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup sweet potato puree (or canned pumpkin) |
1 cup unsweetened applesauce |
2 egg whites |
1/2 cup agave syrup |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 teaspoon lemon zest |
1 tablespoon vanilla extract |
1/2 cup dried cranberries |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine chia seeds, flour, baking soda, salt. Set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato puree, apple sauce, egg whites, agave, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
3. Mix dry ingredients and the cranberries into the wet mixture, just until blended.
4. Pour into greased muffin tins.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes.
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