Autumn Blueberry Muffins

It is autumn season and you got your hands on some blueberries, what to do? Being in fall season brings certain comforts and memories to me and I love a good muffin! Although it is very convenient to buy a muffins nowadays, nothing compares to a fresh homemade blueberry muffin. And it could not be easier! This recipe involve ingredients we all have in our kitchens already. With under 200 calories no guilty with these babies. These are great for a party or just to have around the house. There is something very special about fresh muffins and how special it can make someone feel to know you put in the time to bake them.  Your guest do not have to know this took you no time!

• 1/3 cup, Milk - Reduced fat, 2% milkfat
• 3/4 cup Light brown sugar
• 2 tsp, Baking Powder
• 1 tbsp. Vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp. Pumpkin pie spice
• 1 large, Egg
• 1 tsp, Salt
• 2 cup, Blueberries
• 1.5 cup, All Purpose Flour
• 1/3 cup(s), Vegetable Oil

Mix all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Separate about a ¼ cup of the dry mixture and coat the blueberries. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffin batter. Every bite should have blueberries, this is the perks of making your own blueberry muffins yourself.  Mix all wet ingredients well and add to dry ingredients until they are a match make in heaven (do not over mix), just mix until the starts to become a smooth mixture. Now for the start of the show, fold in the blueberries. Pour in a muffin baking rack. Drizzle some light brown sugar on top for a golden, sweet crust! Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean. Honestly the smell well let you know it is time!

Lentilicious Burger

Lentilicious Burger:

 

 

 

Left over, come over! Do not set your mind short, a few days old left over can be tomorrow’s fabulous lunch or snack. Ever since I have lentils, Indian style I have fallen in love with them! However it comes a time when you can only eat so much of this delicious lentil. What to do with the left overs? Burger it up! Nothing goes to waste with this fabulous alternative. Here is the recipe:

2.5 cups of cooked lentils

1 egg

½ tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce

3 tablespoons of whole wheat flour

1-1.5 cups of old fashion oats

Spices of your choice, but make sure you keep it HOT! They could not be easier. Add everything into the food processor and let it do the work. You are looking for a ground meat texture for the lentils. Then just make sure every ingredient is well mixed. If you find your mixture too wet add more whole wheat flour until it has more body to it. Check out the nutrition info on these bad boys

These Lentil burgers are not only are they going to blow your taste buzz, but they are actually packed with nutrition. I do not feel guilty to fix myself a double. When compare to the fast food hamburger patty, this Lentilicious Burger has 44% less calorie per patty, 6 X more fiber, 98% less sodium, and is packed with the good carbohydrates and cholesterol. I mean if this is not a knock out then I do not know what is!