Raspberry Chia Muffins Chia seeds are one of the most nutrient-dense foods in existence. A three tablespoon serving has more than twice the iron as a cup of spinach, as much potassium as a banana, twice the fiber of a cup of oatmeal, and the antioxidants of a serving of blueberries. 60 minutes 12 Servings 169 calories per serving Vegetarian, gluten-free Ingredients Mix A: 4 whole eggs 4 cups of coconut milk beverage 1 3/4 cups of cane sugar 2 tablespoons of beet powder 20 ml of vanilla extract 15 ml of strawberry extract Mix B: 2 cups of lentil flour 2 cups of chickpea flour 1 cup of tapioca flour 1 cup of sorghum flour ½ cup of ground flax seeds 1/4 cup of chia seeds 1 cup of dried coconut flakes 1 tablespoon of baking powder Mix C: 1 cup of fresh or frozen raspberries Directions Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place all the ingredients from Mix A into a bowl and whisk well. Add Mix B into the Mix A. Mix well. At the last minute, incorporate the raspberries into the muffin mix. Grease a muffin pan and pour the mix into awaiting spaces. Cook in the oven for 30-35 minutes. Raspberries A cup of raspberries contains 8 grams of fiber – approximately 1/3 of your daily recommendation! When you compare the amount of fiber in a raspberry to its overall weight, you find that raspberries are not only the most fiber dense fruit, but one of the most fiber loaded whole foods in existence. Additionally, they offer a hefty serving of vitamin C, approximately 32 mg per cup, which is about 54% of a daily recommended intake.
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 11:23:28 +0000