Thursday, May 26, 2005

Vegan Blueberry Muffins

Description:
I came across this recipe in a magazine and gave it a try. It was really good. I substituted 1 cup of the flour for whole wheat flour. I thought it was really good but it definitely gave it a "healthy" taste. If you want to make it healthier I recommend trying that substitution. You can start off just substituting 1/4 cup and work your way up to more whole wheat flour if you're not used to the taste.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup softened soy margarine (or any other vegetable spread, I used Promise)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbs baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup soy milk (I used vanilla flavored)
2 cups fresh blueberries (I used frozen)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line 1/3-cup muffin cups with paper liners, or spray with cooking spray.
2. Mix all wet ingredients together in mixing bowl (except for blueberries). Add dry ingredients and stir just until mixed. You do not want to over mix. Add blueberries. Spoon into muffin cups., filling three-quarters full.
3. Bake 35 minutes, or until tops are firm. Cool slightly on rack.