Spiced Apple, Cranberry & Almond Muffins

Oh muffins. I actually have some muffins in the oven RIGHT NOW. I love them just a little too much :)
These were oh so scrumptious. I started out to make spiced apple muffins, then I noticed the slivered almonds & cranberries in the cupboard and I just couldn't help but add them! This recipe makes 12 muffins. Here is what you need:

• 1 cup white flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3 tbsps of ground up flax seeds
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsps cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup of unsweetened apple sauce
• 3/4 cup of skim milk
• 2 tbsps of olive oil (or any other oil, I just prefer olive)
• 2 small/medium apples cut into small pieces 
• 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup of slivered almonds

Step one:

In a bowl mix together all of your dry ingredients. Flours, flax seeds, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt. 

Step two:

Now add your wet ingredients. Stirring with each addition. Sugar, eggs, apple sauce, milk, & oil. Once all combined you can stir in the apples, cranberries & almonds. 

Step three:

Spoon the muffin batter into a greased muffin tin. (Or you can use muffin cups) Bake at 400F for 15 minutes or until done. 

** I sprinkled a little bit of brown sugar on the tops of the muffins** 

Cool them on a wire rack. TADA! The perfect snack awaits you..

Enjoy! xoxo

Honey Apple Spice Muffins

Muffin time! As I write this post I am enjoying every bite of this muffin! Yummy. Here is what you need to make them:

• 1/2 an apple cut into very small pieces
• 3/4 cup of white sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup of milk
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• 2 1/2 cups of flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup apple sauce

Preheat oven to 375F. Makes 12 muffins.

Step one:

In a bowl mix together the dry ingredients. The flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon & nutmeg.

Step two:

 Now mix together all the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Oil, sugar, eggs, milk, honey, vanilla, and apple sauce. 

Step three:

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well. 

Step four:

Pour the muffin batter into the greased muffin pan equally. Take your cut up apples and place them on top of the muffins. Also mix together some cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle a bit on top of each muffin. 

Bake for 20-25 minutes.

DONE!

xoxo

Easy Apple Crisp

To start, HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE! Oh goodness, am I ever excited that it's Monday. I know that is so unlike me to like Monday, but I am now on the countdown to my trip to Montreal! Yay!Only 4 more days! Also, tomorrow is Valentines day! The day of love. The day everyone is expected to buy and and receive presents, flowers and chocolate. The day that every couple will be eating at a restaurant. The day that so many people think is overrated. Well I must tell you that I WILL be participating in everything valentines day. I shall partake in chocolate and eat at a restaurant that we reserved. This is my very first valentines day with Dan. For the past three years we have either been in different countries or separated by provinces for the day. I know that we don't need a "special" day to celebrate our love for one another, BUT I am looking forward to actually spending the day WITH him. haha It sucks when you have someone you love but you end up spending valentines day eating ice cream & watching a romantic movie alone. haha.That's not me this year!  What are your plans for valentines day?
Anywho, this recipe is excellent. Dan and I have made it several times. My youth pastors wife gave us a bunch of her own recipes as a gift for our wedding shower. It was a great gift and we have enjoyed trying the recipes! This recipe is super easy! If you try it you will not be dissapointed.
You need:

• 6 to 8 apples
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup of oatmeal
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Step one:
Cut up your apples.

Place them in your baking dish.

Step two:
Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, oats and melted butter in a bowl.

Pour it over the apples.

Step three:

Bake uncovered at 350F for 25-30 minutes.

ENJOY!

xo