Berry Good Muffins

Note: This recipe is for anyone following a vegetarian (meat-free) diet.

Enjoy these tasty muffins for breakfast or as an after-school snack.

Prep time: 40 minutes

What you need:

• muffin tin
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups
• oven (you'll need help from your adult assistant)

Ingredients:

• 1-1/3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. rolled oats
• 1/4 c. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 c. skim milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1-1/4 c. blueberries
• 3/4 c. raspberries

What to do:

1. Preheat the oven to 425° F (218° C).
2. Spray muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg. Add milk and vegetable oil to the beaten egg.
5. Mix the egg mixture into the flour mixture.
6. Fold in berries.
7. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups, approximately 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until light golden brown.

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

• 146 calories
• 4g protein
• 4g fat
• 1g sat. fat
• 23g carbohydrate
• 1g fiber
• 18mg cholesterol
• 227mg sodium
• 103mg calcium
• 1mg iron

Serves: 12

Serving size: 1 muffin

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:
Consider adding chopped nuts. You can use a variety of berries. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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