Whole Wheat Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted margarine
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, preferably pastry flour
- 3/4 to 1 cup sugar, depending on sweetness of fruit
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed or puréed banana, sweet potato, apple, zucchini, cooked or canned pumpkin, or other fruits or vegetables
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup coconut kefir
- 1 cup dried fruits and nuts (optional)
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