tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093518180664201814.post4035312717967135716..comments2024-02-15T05:02:37.026-08:00Comments on Harmonious Grub: Banana-Walnut MuffinsIrenicinerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00213887758973844108noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093518180664201814.post-58501065769752101642010-02-06T21:37:39.892-08:002010-02-06T21:37:39.892-08:00Thanks! Keep up the good work!Thanks! Keep up the good work!Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07576101931047995499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093518180664201814.post-73344231172175986482010-02-06T19:57:59.660-08:002010-02-06T19:57:59.660-08:00No oil or butter.
I actually never cook with but...No oil or butter. <br /><br />I actually never cook with butter; I usually sub coconut oil for it in baking and cooking. The applesauce actually acts as an oil substitute and keeps the muffins nice and moist just as well as any oil or butter - better actually, since you don't end up with that slick aftertaste on your tongue. Or maybe I'm just oversensitive to butter since I never eat it. :)<br /><br />It is just whole wheat flour, not the blend. I make up for the doughiness of the whole wheat with a little extra applesauce - and they turn out very nicely. <br /><br />Splenda would give it a funny texture if it was just that. However, I buy the Splenda/sugar baking blend - you can get it at Ralphs or any basic grocery chain - and I've never had a problem with it. I've also never had anyone mention noticing the difference. Now. If you used real sugar instead, the muffins might be sweeter. But I like the flavor of my baked goods coming from the fruits (and sometimes veggies) that go into them, rather than from sugar. I like them to taste more like bread and less like cake. However, if you want a sweeter taste, you can try adding about a tsp of agave nectar. You'll still be maintaining the health aspect, while adding a dollop of natural sweetness.Irenicinerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213887758973844108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093518180664201814.post-28117847113824222242010-02-06T19:34:22.225-08:002010-02-06T19:34:22.225-08:00You don't use oil or butter? Is this straight ...You don't use oil or butter? Is this straight whole wheat or the whole wheat blend. Doesn't Splenda give a funny texture?Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07576101931047995499noreply@blogger.com