Chia Muffins Via Dr Oz Show shared by a Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Dr Oz Recipe for Chia Muffins

Chia Muffins

Chia seeds are the new superfood health experts are talking about. These nutrient-packed seeds have been shown to fight cancer and suppress appetite while providing mega amounts of calcium and omega-3s. How can you incorporate chia into your diet? This muffin recipe is a tasty and delicious way to get your dose.

Ingredients



1 tbsp ground chia seeds      

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup sweet potato purée

1 cup unsweetened apple sauce 

2 egg whites

1/2 cup agave syrup

2 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

Mix together wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients.

Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients.

Scoop into muffin tins and bake for 15-20 minutes at 350˚F. 

Okay, we had to go in search of agave syrup. It does not exist in Mount Vernon TX.
So I had to substitute and I looked online and we chose to use a bit of honey and some organic molasses I had. I could have used organic maple syrup.  I keep a large container of Chia seeds in my refrigerator and I shake it on almost anything coming out of the kitchen.

I also substituted Organic Pumpkin in place of Sweet potato puree.  I have sweet potatoes but did not want to cook them and puree them. Once we make a run into Dallas I will have some in my pantry as these were delicious.   You could substitute raisins for the dried cranberries or you might even use fresh blueberries. I had dried cranberries here to use.


These are only suppose to be under 150 calories per muffin.

 
For health and strength and daily Bread,  We give you thanks, O Lord.

Check in tomorrow for another tasty treat.

Stacey Beth and Laurie

 "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:17 –