Berry Yogurt Muffins

You can reduce sugar and still enjoy a tasty muffin by adding yogurt for a cake-like texture. Use plain, non-fat yogurt or your favorite berry flavor.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup plain non-fat yogurt
1/4 melted butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries

Directions

Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or use paper baking cups.
In a large bowl, sift together flours, sugar, and baking soda.
In another bowl, beat eggs. Add yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until blended.
Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until flour is moistened. The batter will be lumpy.
Stir in berries.
Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

Makes 12 servings

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