The above are some muffins that I made. The secret ingredient is Chia seeds. How I found out above them is to confess that I watch, not regularly Oprah. One day Dr. Oz was talking about these seeds that he had discovered on a trip to Peru. I checked them out on the web and this is what I found. They are known as the running food as Aztec warriors had these and nothing else during conquests. They are rich in calcium. I grind them up and add them to my muffins or my protein drink.
I am not yet breaking the 4 minute mile but who knows.
The web site suggests making a gel as follows:
Put water into a plastic container and slowly pour seed in while mixing briskly with a wire whisk. Wait a few minutes and whist again, then let stand 5-10 minutes. Whisk again before storing in the frig. Gel will keep up to 2 weeks. Add to jam, jelly, cereal, yogurt etc.
The ratio is 9to1.
It can be used as a fat replacer, for energy and endurance, or taste by substituting the oil in breads.
Here is my muffin recipe.
1T. chia seeds, ground
1 1/2 C. flour any combination, wheat, white, oat
2ts. cinnanom
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
16 oz. pumpkin
2 eggs
1/4 C. olive oil
1 C. pure maple syrup
1 T. vanilla
nuts (optional)
Oven 350 degrees
Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and in another the wet.
Fold together & add nuts.
I add raisins, cranberries and such
Spoon into muffin tins. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Store cooled muffins in freezer in plastic bags.
Enjoy.
My granddaughter loves them because of the dark color she thinks they are chocolate.
What grandmother would tell her otherwise.
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