Berry Good Muffins

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2013/03/28

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Note: This recipe is for anyone following a vegetarian (meat-free) diet.

Enjoy these tasty muffins for breakfast or as an after-school snack.

Prep time: 40 minutes

Utensils:

muffin tin
measuring spoons
measuring cups
oven (you'll need help from your adult assistant)

Ingredients:

1-1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. rolled oats
¼ c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
½ tsp. cinnamon
1 c. skim milk
1 egg, beaten
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1¼ c. blueberries
¾ c. raspberries

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425° Fahrenheit (218° Celsius).
Spray muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.
Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
Fold in berries.
Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups, approximately 2/3 full.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown.

Serves: 12

Serving size: 1 muffin

Nutritional analysis (per serving):
146 calories
4 g protein
4 g fat
1 g sat. fat
23 g carbohydrate
1 g fiber
18 mg cholesterol
227 mg sodium
103 mg calcium
1 mg iron

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:
Consider adding chopped nuts. You can use a variety of berries. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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