tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post6806454880488029387..comments2023-10-12T07:16:36.892-04:00Comments on A2eatwrite: What's Cooking Wednesday: Power MuffinsJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-20094392135917112132008-07-13T10:34:00.000-04:002008-07-13T10:34:00.000-04:00Attitude - it's nice to have fresh baked goods aro...Attitude - it's nice to have fresh baked goods around the house. And they're usually healthier, too!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-33020737620377436482008-07-13T07:23:00.000-04:002008-07-13T07:23:00.000-04:00I need to bake i need to bake! So satistisfying to...I need to bake i need to bake! So satistisfying to savour your own yummy muffinsallaboutattitudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03916008897535909270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-15519777026599155162008-07-11T08:23:00.000-04:002008-07-11T08:23:00.000-04:00Sandy, "Bob's" packages whole wheat pastry flour, ...Sandy, "Bob's" packages whole wheat pastry flour, but it's cheaper in bulk. I'm not sure if Whole Foods carries it in bulk, but virtually any other food co-op, natural food store, etc., would carry it. The buttermilk really does replace the butter, amazingly enough.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-15577671799329492782008-07-10T23:25:00.000-04:002008-07-10T23:25:00.000-04:00This looks so good. I'm AMAZED with the ingredien...This looks so good. I'm AMAZED with the ingredients. Muffins without a heaping helping of butter? I MUST try this :) <BR/><BR/>I don't have whole wheat pastry flour, but I will have to find it :)Momisodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752015177628948631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-11802203875532843902008-07-10T22:17:00.000-04:002008-07-10T22:17:00.000-04:00They are, Jim... that's one of the things I love a...They are, Jim... that's one of the things I love about them. Anything healthy, good, EASY and not-processed that my son will eat - YAY!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-88617861845887636232008-07-10T13:24:00.000-04:002008-07-10T13:24:00.000-04:00That's the perfect "late for school eat in the car...That's the perfect "late for school eat in the car" breakfast! I need to try these. And by looking at the ingredients, good for you too!BusyDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952002627143960250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-13019349929376084512008-07-10T10:42:00.000-04:002008-07-10T10:42:00.000-04:00They're pretty good, Amy! Different from commerci...They're pretty good, Amy! Different from commercial muffins, but I like them better. And again, your potato salad SO rocked. It's definitely become a fave around here!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-36774773005664923172008-07-10T10:40:00.000-04:002008-07-10T10:40:00.000-04:00I bow at the altar of your yummy cookingness. Thes...I bow at the altar of your yummy cookingness. These look fabulous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-14614234178791764282008-07-10T09:46:00.000-04:002008-07-10T09:46:00.000-04:00Betsy, these are real hits with kids - especially ...Betsy, these are real hits with kids - especially the banana/chocolate chip (I don't use many, just a little bit, and if you don't have chips in Germany, just chop up some Milka or equivalent) and apple cinnamon.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-56720399009298938732008-07-10T09:00:00.000-04:002008-07-10T09:00:00.000-04:00These sound delicious! I'm always looking for hea...These sound delicious! I'm always looking for healthy alternatives to stuff into lunch boxes around here, and these sound perfect!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05451957392894462983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-5870221215582351712008-07-10T08:01:00.000-04:002008-07-10T08:01:00.000-04:00Michelle, I'm glad this will work for you. You ca...Michelle, I'm glad this will work for you. You can use a mix of whole wheat and white if the pastry flour isn't available. You can get buttermilk, right?<BR/><BR/>NYC - I think that using so much fruit is what makes these still taste good. I hate the commercial "healthy" muffinsJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-3217423990892361772008-07-10T06:51:00.000-04:002008-07-10T06:51:00.000-04:00usually "healthy" muffins are either loaded with s...usually "healthy" muffins are either loaded with sugar or taste like cardboard.<BR/><BR/>These sound delicious and moist. Yumnyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-67304375246916798692008-07-10T06:23:00.000-04:002008-07-10T06:23:00.000-04:00Excellent tips, Jen, and that power breakfast is r...Excellent tips, Jen, and that power breakfast is right up my alley. YUM :)Michelle | Bleeding Espressohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578703393987896737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-68718591643885115812008-07-09T23:23:00.000-04:002008-07-09T23:23:00.000-04:00Patti, I think that anything that gets you going i...Patti, I think that anything that gets you going in the morning is the right way to start. Heck, if I had your commute, I'd probably be eating breakfast, drinking coffee, reading the paper AND getting dressed in the car. (See why it's a good thing I don't have your commute?)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-7413657793431603272008-07-09T23:18:00.000-04:002008-07-09T23:18:00.000-04:00Jen, I think I will make these for myself when sch...Jen, I think I will make these for myself when school starts. I like to eat my breakfast while I drive to school. I know that this is anti-slow food, but I'm not getting up at 5am to have a formal breakfast!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-22703386984023684472008-07-09T23:05:00.000-04:002008-07-09T23:05:00.000-04:00Ben, they're really easy and good.You know, Mae, i...Ben, they're really easy and good.<BR/><BR/>You know, Mae, it's so funny - there are some things that I still like white flour for, but my tastes have really changed. You could easily make these with white flour, too, though. They just wouldn't taste as good. ;-)<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad they look good to you, Shan!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-4420104253400704492008-07-09T22:47:00.000-04:002008-07-09T22:47:00.000-04:00Oh these look great! I'm adding them to my recipe ...Oh these look great! I'm adding them to my recipe box!Shanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05032883451591260574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-70218053582591578732008-07-09T22:30:00.000-04:002008-07-09T22:30:00.000-04:00I'm just too weak -- I love things with white flou...I'm just too weak -- I love things with white flour! And my favorite breakfast is Kellog's Smacks. Well, maybe I'll be good in another life.Mae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-84216853306853127692008-07-09T19:46:00.000-04:002008-07-09T19:46:00.000-04:00Yes, Dingo, they freeze wonderfully! I often doub...Yes, Dingo, they freeze wonderfully! I often double the batch and freeze one batch. Just let them sit out for 10 minutes or so to defrost them, and then you can microwave or toast them to make them even better after defrosting.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-88064671293088875202008-07-09T19:36:00.000-04:002008-07-09T19:36:00.000-04:00These look like a great post run snack! Thanks, I...These look like a great post run snack! Thanks, I always grab the first thing I see to eat after a run and a handful of M&M's usually defeats the purpose. <BR/><BR/>One question, can you freeze them? If I make a batch, will they be okay if I eat some now, freeze some for later?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-14745687745377839192008-07-09T18:59:00.000-04:002008-07-09T18:59:00.000-04:00Marye, flaxseed would probably be a great addition...Marye, flaxseed would probably be a great addition! It would turn my son off, though - he has "texture" issues.<BR/><BR/>No, Glamah, you are far from alone in this struggle, sadly. <BR/><BR/>Goofball, I have reactions to both aspartame and Nutrasweet and I really try to stick with non-chemical, unprocessed things.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Anno! I'm not sure if you've tried this particular version, but I know you've tried the basics. ;-)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-31904496770972035392008-07-09T17:20:00.000-04:002008-07-09T17:20:00.000-04:00Mmmmm! I've been lucky to enjoy some of these, and...Mmmmm! I've been lucky to enjoy some of these, and I can vouch for them: they're fantastic!annohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102616203481686227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-38492091318700736702008-07-09T16:26:00.000-04:002008-07-09T16:26:00.000-04:00ooooh a healthy muffing recipe. i'll pass it on to...ooooh a healthy muffing recipe. i'll pass it on to Jan, he's my muffin man ;).<BR/><BR/>He has already tried to replace real sugar with those diet sugars but for breadpudding and self-made ice cream it's better not to do so.Goofballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11155032632164828945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-41750943033522251142008-07-09T15:59:00.000-04:002008-07-09T15:59:00.000-04:00Great recipe. I thought I was alone in the struggl...Great recipe. I thought I was alone in the struggle. But I want to eat tasty treats too. These look fabulous.glamah16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16724763173861801914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-89492488622584780322008-07-09T15:52:00.000-04:002008-07-09T15:52:00.000-04:00those look fantastic! I think I would be tempted ...those look fantastic! I think I would be tempted to add flax seed. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com