Before I tell you about the muffins, I want to thank you so so much for your enthusiasm regarding the survey I sent out last week.  I designed the survey as a way to invite you to be involved in the research for my new book, The Plant-Based Journey (BenBella Books).

(In case you missed the announcement, you'll find it here: http://www.lanimuelrath.com/?p=20385)

 

The response was overwhelming - over 150 responses within a few hours!  And it's not too late if you'd like to weigh in with YOUR thoughts about what YOU think would be most helpful to have in a guide about transition to the plant-based lifestyle. 

Here is the direct link to the survey if you haven't had a chance yet to respond:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5NK5KTC

Thank you!  Now back to the yummers muffins....

http://www.lanimuelrath.com/?p=20372

 

I don't often bake muffins for breakfast, (though Greg wishes I would!)  but with the arrival of LeAnn Campbell's The China Study Cookbook, my new silicone baking pans, and a can of pumpkin in the pantry inspired me to break my long muffinless streak. 

Of course, I couldn't help tweaking the recipe a little bit. Though I don't have a religious fervor about no added sugars, I find that these days I can bake just about anything without refined sugar by getting creative about whole food replacements.  I did the same with this recipe, and I'll show you exactly what I did.

 

I've since baked this recipe three times now - heck, in December we celebrate Greg's birthday, our wedding anniversary (see wedding photo right :-), Christmas, and then of course there's New Years!  

 

The first time through, I followed the recipe closely, except that I simply cut the amount of sucanat called for in half.  The finished product was plenty sweet.  Time to be bolder!

 

For round two, I completely replaced the sucanat with date paste that I  whipped up in a small food processor in just seconds. I'll share that recipe with you so you can choose your own version.  You'll find the original recipe my sugar-free remake here:

http://www.lanimuelrath.com/?p=20372 

 

Be sure to let me know if you bake a batch!  

With all best for healthy, happy holidays.  Be sure to move every day, and eat your vegetables!