These are also great for a snack. High fiber and great for kids after school.
In cuisinart combine and blend until somewhat smooth:
1cup chopped pitted dates (before you start, cover dates w/the 1/4c hot water and let sit for 15 min until softened
¼ c. hot water (see above)
½ c. unsweetened applesauce (one small snack size is perfect) or 1 small banana
1/2c canned or fresh baked pumpkin or crushed pineapple or grated apple
1/2 of med orange diced with peel
1T cider vinegar (I like the flavored balsamic like lemon)
3/4c soy or almond beverage
2 T flaxseed meal
6 T water
Set aside.
In a large bowl blend:
3/4c oatmeal that has first been ground in cuisinart into a flour.
1c whole wheat flour (I also like rye flour instead)
1/2c almond flour
1/2c unsweetened shredded coconut
1t baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon of each ground ginger, nutmeg,cloves or 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 medium zucchini grated
- medium carrot grated
1/2c chopped walnuts
Pour liquid ingredients into dry and blend gently until just mixed.
Lightly spray a 12 cup and a 6 c muffin tin with baking spray.
Fill cups 2/3 full. Bake 350 for 25-30 min. Can be still soft on inside but let sit until cool.
