Loaded Healthy(ish) Muffins

Beets. I don't love them. Sometimes I think they taste like dirt.

This recipe makes muffins out of beets, I made some additions and they turned out pretty well.

Do they taste like a sugar packed, dessert like muffin? No.

Are they sweet and delicious with a hint of earthy flavor? Yes.

yield: 18 muffins

ingredients

1.5C all-purpose flour

1/2C old fashioned oats

2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp sea salt

3/4C sour cream

4 tbs butter, melted

1 egg, room temperature

2 small beets, shredded (or Vitamixed)

1 apple, shredded (or Vitamixed)

1/2C sliced almonds

1/2C semi-sweet chocolate chips

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Line or grease muffin tin.
3. In a large bowl (or stand mixer bowl), combine sour cream, melted butter, and egg.
4. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Slowly add dry ingredients to sour cream mixture, until well combined.
6. Fold in beets, chocolate chips, and almonds.
7. Beating until just mixed.
8. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full (or more full if you want bigger muffins).
9. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Let muffins cool slightly before removing from muffin tin.
11. Enjoy!