January 13, 2010
Did you know that cinnamon is a calming spice? 
If your kids could use a little calming (and a little less hyperactivity-inducing sugar) after the holidays, give my Sugar-Free Apple Spice Muffins a try! These are healthy enough to be a meal at breakfast, hearty enough to curb the appetite at snack time, and sweet enough to be a dessert!
Here’s the recipe:
1 and 1/4 cups of whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 and 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup apple juice
2 cups diced apples (can substitute raisins or other diced fruits)
1/4 cup canola oil
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl; set aside. Combine wet ingredients in a smaller bowl, then add apples. Pour entire mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Bake in greased mini muffin tins for 7-10 minutes at 400 degrees (or in regular-sized tins for 15-20 minutes).
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January 13, 2010
After Christmas, I invented a fun muffin that helped me get rid of all the leftover candy canes:
This muffin’s pock-marked surface was caused by all the candy cane bits in the batter that melted away as the muffins baked. For a smoother surface, you can substitute peppermint extract and still get the warm, cozy flavor of candy canes and hot cocoa! 
Here’s the recipe:
1.5 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon baking powder
3-4 candy canes, crushed to very small bits (can substitute 1/2 tsp peppermint extract, added to liquid mixture)
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
6 tablespoons canola oil
Combine dry ingredients and set aside. Combine wet ingredients, then pour them into the dry mixture. Mix until just combined, then bake in well-greased mini muffin cups at 400 degrees for 8-11 minutes. Top with candy cane powder (the residue you’ll find in your chopper/food processor after crushing the candy canes).
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If your kids could use a little calming (and a little less hyperactivity-inducing sugar) after the holidays, give my Sugar-Free Apple Spice Muffins a try! These are healthy enough to be a meal at breakfast, hearty enough to curb the appetite at snack time, and sweet enough to be a dessert!
