Monday, March 16, 2009

Tropical Sun "Lite" Muffins

It's breakfast time and a fluffy pancake sounds nice, but a syrup hangover first thing in the morning does not.

Good morning muffins!  

This healthy, moist muffin recipe is easy and flexible.  I made tropical muffins, but please use whichever fruits you have around!


Ingredients:

(1/2 batch for freshness sake - double if needed)

  • 1/8 C cream cheese
  • 1/8 C butter
  • 1 large banana
  • 1/3 C pineapple w/ juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 C pancake mix  (secret for perfect fluffiness!)
  • 1/2 C flour
  • 3 -4 TB apple or orange juice
Directions:

1) Mash first five ingredients together in a bowl.
2) Mix in flours.
3) Stir in juice until moist and smooth.
4) Pour into greased muffin tin and bake at 350F for 15 minutes.