Muffins can also be baked with marmalade or jelly in the center as a secret surprise for the members of your family, or even peanut butter.
You can mix and match your favorite breakfast foods to find a yummy breakfast muffin to help kick start your morning every day of the week.
Most people don’t think of muffins as a lunch item, but they are a healthy alternative to greasy burgers and fries.
Why not try a veggie muffin instead of eating out for lunch by adding your favorite vegetables to your muffin mix.
Sweet potatoes and zucchini make wonderful muffins, healthy and filling, and great with a bit of cheese for protein.
And of course, you can have a carrot muffin, either plain, or sweetened up with some raisins, cinnamon, and even a bit of cream cheese and lemon zest on top for a mini carrot cake treat.
For those who think vegetables in muffins doesn’t sound appealing – don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. I didn’t think a vegetable in a muffin would be good until I tasted one at work. It was terrific. And who doesn’t love carrot cake?
Sprinkle some fiber ingredients such as oats or wheat germ in the mix and you get an extra health perk too.
Fruit also works well in muffins. Go for some cranberry muffins with orange zest, or raisins and cinnamon. If the fruit is dried, it will have a candied taste after being baked.
Choose your favorite treats and turn them into a healthy muffin snack you can enjoy any time of the day. You might even and some nuts and seeds for a bit of satsifying extra crunch.
Little changes can be made to the muffin mix to get a health boost. Instead of adding oil, measure out half as much oil and add applesauce to the mix.
Less oil will cause the muffins to dry out faster when baking, so time and temperature will need to be adjusted to keep your muffins moist.
Egg whites can be substituted for raw eggs with yolks.
Are you catching the muffin madness, yet? Start today with new muffin creations like these that the whole family will enjoy and can grab in a flash, and you will definitely feel the benefit of healthy snacking.
