Peanut Butter Muffins

We love these Peanut Butter Muffins as a quick grab and go breakfast, brunch and mid-afternoon pick-me-up snacks too!

Ingredients

2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup crunchy or smooth natural peanut butter
1 cup whole milk
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup melted, unsalted butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup peanut butter chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F with the rack in the middle. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.

Add the peanut butter to the flour mixture, blending it in with a fork until you have a coarse, crumbly texture. Stir in the milk, egg, butter and vanilla. Fold in the peanut butter chips.

Coat a nonstick muffin pan with cooking spray. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with batter.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the muffins are light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

~ Marla Meridith

Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies

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Recipe: Skinny Chickpeas with Tikka Masala Sauce

Skip the Indian restaurant, you can make this delicious recipe any time you are craving a vegetarian Tikka Masala.

Ingredients

2 tbsp canola oil or unsalted butter
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes (from a can)
1 cup light coconut milk
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp tumeric
2 tsp chili powder
juice from 1/2 lemon (1 tbsp)
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce can) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
basmati rice or naan for serving

Directions

Heat the oil or butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 3 minutes, add the ginger, cook another 3 minutes until onions are golden brown. Add the garlic, cook another minute then add the tomatoes, coconut milk, spices and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook about 10 minutes, stirring well. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper to your liking.

At this point you can puree the sauce in a food processor or blender…or not. Just depends if you prefer a silky smooth sauce. If you pureed it, return the sauce to the skillet. Add in the chickpeas and heat over medium heat until simmering.

Top with fresh cilantro & serve immediately with rice of naan.

~ Marla Meridith

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Recipe: Vegan Blueberry Chia Pudding

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Recipe: Blood Orange Margaritas

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Recipe: Chocolate Chip Raspberry Banana Bread

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Veggie Salad with Miso Dressing

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Recipe: Cowgirl Elk Chili with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Recipe: Roasted Asparagus & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

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Recipe: Caprese Pasta Salad

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