Today I made something I like to call SOM muffins. No, SOM is not some crazy new superfood out there..in fact it stands for the famous musical, The Sound of Music. Why would I name a muffin after a musical you may ask? Because the ingredients are “a few of my favorite things.” I hope you enjoy these little guys!
SOM muffins:
Makes 6 large muffins or 24 mini muffins
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour.
- 1/4 cup dry quinoa
- 1/2 cup of water (to cook the quinoa)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 pinches of salt
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup of milk (I used almond milk)
- 1/2 a medium apple (about 1/2 cup chopped)
- 1/4 cup of crushed walnuts
Optional add ins: (1 teaspoon chia seeds, 2 teaspoons hemp seeds, a handful or 2 of dried cranberries or rasins).
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Celsius
1. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and brown sugar to a bowl. Whisk together until combined.
2. Add vegetable oil, egg, milk and vanilla together. Whisk until combined.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing with a wooden spoon just until all the dry ingredients are coated and mixed in. Fold in the apple, walnuts and any of the optional add ins (I added all three to mine!).
4.Spread batter evenly into the muffin tins and cook for 15-20 minutes (larger muffins will take longer.)
The walnuts add a wonderful texture and crunch to this muffin and the apples add a moisture. Your kitchen will smell like apple pie after you bake these babies! Enjoy.
These little muffins are a great snack, but if your stomach is grumbling and you need to make something ASAP, try what I like to call a lazy person’s pizza. They taste similar to pizza, but take only about 2 minutes to make!
Lazy Person’s Pizza:
- 2 crackers (I used Ryvita)
- A handful of basil
- 2 small tomatoes
- 1 piece of Babybel Cheese or another soft white cheese
1. Cut cheese into small pieces and spread evenly onto the crackers.
2. Put into microwave for 20 seconds (or until cheese bubbles slightly).
3.Slice tomatoes and place on top. Rip up the basil and sprinkle over top of the tomatoes.
Voila a fast and easy snack! Protein, veggies and grains…it has it all.