basic muffin recipe*
1/3 c milk
1/4 c unsweetened (or no sugar added) applesauce
2 tbs oil
1 6-oz container yogurt (plain or vanilla)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 c flour
1/4 c sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
bake in a 400 degree F oven for 16-18 minutes (recipe makes 12 muffins or 24 mini muffins; cook for about 12-15 minutes for mini muffins)
lemon poppyseed muffins
2 tbs poppyseeds3 tbs lemon zest
juice of 1/2 to 1 whole lemon
1 tsp lemon extract
orange cranberry muffins
3 tbs orange zest1/4 c dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 c walnuts or pecans, chopped, optional
juice of 1/2 orange
1 tsp orange extract
banana toffee nut crunch muffins are a favorite of mine as well (although decidedly less healthy!)
*one muffin (basic recipe) is equal to about 1 bread exchange; this will vary depending on the types of flavors and fillings you add to the basic recipe
