Good Morning Glory!

To do number 1: find organic canola oil.

The only person in this house that likes to eat breakfast is my husband.  The rest of us do it as a neccessity.  I know, I know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  The problem is I don't like breakfast food very much but could (and sometimes do) eat lunch or dinner meals for breakfast just fine.  Another issue is we are often rushing 1 of 3 out the door in the morning to get to school on time.  For those of you who know me well that is just so hard to believe, huh???  We needed a grab and go healthy breakfast.  1 of 3 and I decided to make morning glory muffins.  We went to the farmers market and purchased eggs and the organic vegetables we needed for the recipe.  Back at our casa we had a blast preparing them.  I must say that batter was well stirred.  The muffins were wonderful.  It was after making a double batch of these somewhat time consuming muffins that I first learned most canola oil is gentically modified.  So I laugh as I remember this is an ongoing process that will take time and education to eliminate GM food.  Still enjoying every bite of those muffins!  I usually add some type of protein and a fresh fruit as sides.  My motto keep it short and sweet.  Breakfast is just a neccessity baby!!!

My Modified Recipe for Morning Glory muffins:

1 c. all purpose flour
1 c. whole wheat pastry flour

1/2 c. sugar

1/4 c. brown sugar

2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. grated carrots

1/2 c. grated zucchini (optional, just add more carrots)
1/2 c. raisins or dates
1/2 c. chopped nuts (I add nuts to the top of the muffin batter in the tins)
1 grated apple
1/2 c. canola oil (if you're feeling brave add 1/2 cup applesauce instead)

1/2 c. honey
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla

Combine all dry ingredients (including fruit/veggies), then add remaining ingredients.  Mix well.

Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen.