Heartbeet Muffins

1 c unbleached flour
¾ c whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp espresso powder, if using
1/3 c cocoa powder
Pinch of mace, optional

2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 ½ c yogurt
1 can beets, not pickled
1 c chocolate chips, minis
1 c dried cherries, chopped
Soak cherries in liquid, about 15 minutes, water or orange juice, drain

Heat oven to 375 degrees. 18 muffins

Sift first 7 ingredients together.

In a large bowl or mixer blend eggs and sugar until light in color, blend in yogurt. Add sifted dry ingredients.
Drain beets, chop fine or put in food processor, chop fine, be careful not to over process.
Add beets, drained cherries and chocolate chips.
Spray muffin tins with nonstick spray or line with muffin papers, makes 18 muffins, bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean

144 kcal
0.9g
0.33g
21mg
175mg
32g
2g
3.4g