Maple Mixed Berry Muffins
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
2 c whole wheat pastry or gluten-free flour
¾ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla
½ c maple syrup
½ c plain nonfat Greek yogurt
½ c nonfat milk
1 ½ c frozen mixed berries
Directions
*Preheat the oven to 350°F, and lightly coat a 12 standard-sized muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray
*In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
*In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut oil or unsalted butter, egg, and vanilla
*Stir in the maple syrup and yogurt, thoroughly mixing until no large lumps remain *Alternate between adding the flour mixture and the milk, stirring just until incorporated, beginning and ending with the flour (For best results, add the flour mixture in 3 equal parts and the milk in 2 equal parts)
*Gently fold in the berries
*Divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups, and bake at 350°F for 29-33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
*(If using fresh berries, check for doneness about 5 minutes early)
*Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely
