Lunch: All-Star Muffin Mix Recipe

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health benefits of All-Star Muffin Mix Recipe

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

8 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Instructions

Mix first six ingredients. Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place or in the freezer up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches (11 cups mix).
To prepare plain muffins: Preheat oven to 400 °. Whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Stir in 2-3/4 cups muffin mix just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-21 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen per batch.
To prepare Banana Muffins: Whisk together egg, milk, butter and bananas until blended. Stir in 2-3/4 cups muffin mix just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Blueberry Muffins: Whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Stir in 2-3/4 cups muffin mix just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Cranberry-Pecan Muffins: Combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, cranberries, pecans and sugar. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Add to muffin mix mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Apricot-Cherry Muffins: Combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, apricots and cherries. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Add to muffin mix mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Cappuccino Muffins: Combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, chocolate chips and coffee granules. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Add to muffin mix mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Carrot-Raisin Muffins: Combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, carrots and raisins. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Add to muffin mix mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Apple-Cheese Muffins: Combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, apple and cheese. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Add to muffin mix mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Rhubarb-Orange Muffins: Whisk together egg, milk, butter and marmalade until blended. Stir in 2-3/4 cups muffin mix just until moistened. Fold in rhubarb. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.