Coco Cran Nut Muffins

By KThomp0422

Ingredients

• Olive oil spray (optional)
• 1 C spelt flour
• 1/2 C whole wheat flour
• 1/2 C 5 minute oatmeal
• 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa flour
• 1/2 t sea salt
• 1 medium apple, peeled, and diced (about 1 C)
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 2 t baking powder
• 1/2 C unsalted pecans, chopped
• 3/4 C 1% buttermilk
• 1/3 C 2% Greek Yogurt
• 2 t pure vanilla extract
• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 C raw organic honey
• 1 1/4 C fresh or frozen cranberries

Details

Servings 18

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Prepare muffin tin with paper liners or cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, combine spelt and whole wheat flours, oatmeal, cocoa powder, salt (if desired), apple, baking soda, baking powder and pecans. Stir until combined.

3. In a large bowl, mix together buttermilk, yogurt, vanilla, egg whites and honey. Add dry mixture to wet mixture and stir until moistened. Then gently stir in cranberries. Fill muffin cups halfway. Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes.