Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Healthy Green Tea Walnut Loaf or Muffins

This recipe is both delicious and healthy.  I like to make a batch and refrigerate it so I can grab an on-the-go breakfast.  If you microwave it for a few seconds it is even more delicious!

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups whole grain pastry flour (I couldn't find this so I used whole wheat)
1/2 cup turbinado sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tsp ground cinnamon (try to use all organic to avoid preservatives)
2 egg whites
1/2 cup plain greek nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup steeped green tea, cooled to room temp
1/4 cup safflower or canola oil (sometimes I opt out of the oil)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350.  Coat 8x4 loaf pan with canola oil cooking spray (or muffin tray)
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, salt, cloves, and cinnamon in large bowl.
whisk egg whites, yogurt, green tea, oil, and vanilla in small bowl.
mix small bowl into large bowl then add walnuts
pour batter into pan and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. (time may differ with muffins)

Enjoy!

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