Recipe for the day:

This is a hearty recipe that I hope you'll enjoy.  They are good served either warm or cold. 

                                 Wendy’s Healthy Breakfast Muffins  

Cook Time: 18 minutes 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

   *Note:  If you do not have buttermilk, pour 1/2 c. skim milk less 1 Tbsp.  Add one Tbsp. lemon juice, stir and let it sit for 5 minutes.  The flax, cranberries, almonds and Chia seeds are optional.  Use all or as many items as you desire.

Ingredients:

·         1 cup whole wheat flour

·         ¼ c. ground flax seed

·         1 1/4 cups oats

·         1 tsp baking powder

·         1/2 tsp baking soda

·         1/4 tsp salt

·         1/2 tsp cinnamon

·         1 cup unsweetened applesauce

·         1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk (*see note)

·         1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

·         2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

·         1 large egg, lightly beaten

·         1/2 cup dried cranberries

·         ½ cup sliced almonds

·         1 Tbsp. Chia seeds

Preparation:

Mix together and place in lined muffin tins.  Bake at 400 degrees for 18 minutes.  If using mini muffin tins, bake for 10 minutes.