Whole-Wheat Berry Muffins
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- (optional) 3 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup berries
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large measuring cup, use a fork to vigorously mix together the milk, flaxseeds, and vinegar. Mix for about a minute, until it appears foamy. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk mixture. Add the applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla to the well and stir together.
Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the dry ingredients are moistened (do not overmix). Fold in the berries.
Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full and bake for 22 to 26 minutes, or until a knife inserted through the center of a muffin comes out clean.