Veggie "Confetti" Muffins

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (50 mL) rolled oats
1 tablespoon (15 mL) sugar
2 teaspoons (10 mL) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) each, chili powder and salt
1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) each diced celery, red pepper, green pepper and shredded carrot
1 green onion, minced
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup (175 mL) milk
1/2 cup (125 mL) plain low fat yogurt or light sour cream
1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl stir together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, seasonings, cheese and vegetables.

2. In another bowl, stir egg, milk, yogurt and oil together until well mixed. Add to flour mixture; stir until dry ingredients are moistened.

3. Spoon into paper-lined muffin pans. For mini muffins, bake in preheated 400° F oven for 12 -15 minutes. For regular muffins, bake in preheated 375° F oven for 20 minutes.

Helpful Hints:

Invite all the kids – it's a party in the kitchen. These delicious and nutritious veggie "confetti" muffins can be enjoyed anytime, no special occasion required.

(Makes 1 dozen regular muffins or 30 mini-muffins)

Per serving: 66 calories, 2g protein,
4g total fat (1g saturated fat),
7g carbohydrates, 78mg sodium

Breakfast for Learning is the leading non-profit organization solely dedicated to child nutrition in Canada. More recipes and child nutrition resources are available online at www.breakfastforlearning.ca.

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