Muffin Makeover

If you like muffins or quick breads, you can make them healthier if you bake them at home. Try these guidelines to redo your favorite recipe.......

• Use whole wheat flour instead of plain white flour.
• For the oil, use 1/4 to 1/2 the amount of oil and use applesauce for the remainder. For example, if it calls for 1 cup of oil, use 1/2 c canola oil and 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce.
• Use 1/2 the amount of sugar.

Here is a recipe for one of my favorites.....happy baking!!!! 

Zucchini Muffins Ingredients: 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/4  cup oil - canola or grapeseed 3/4 cup applesauce 3 eggs 2 to 2 ½ cups shredded zucchini - skin on! 3 cups whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp vanilla ¼ tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 to 2 cups total of any combination of the following (raisins, chocolate chips, nuts, sunflower seeds) Mix dry ingredients, add wet ones. Pour into greased baking cups. Bake in preheated oven @350 F for 20-25 mins or when inserted toothpick comes out clean. Makes 18 muffins.