Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins

I started out wanting to make these Cranberry Sweet Potato Muffins, but per my usually style I didn't have all the ingredients I needed. So instead of waiting to go the store I reengineered the recipe a bit and came up with these Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins.

Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins

2 Tbsp oil

1/4 c. plain yogurt

1/4 c. brown sugar (increase sugar to 1/3-1/2 c. for a sweeter muffin)

1 mashed banana

1 c. pumpkin purée

1 egg

1/2 c. milk

1 c. cottage cheese

2 c. whole wheat pastry flour

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp cinnamon 

1/4 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp allspice

Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl. Add dry ingredients and mix until just blended. Scoop into greased, paper lined or silicon muffin pans. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until centers are no longer sticky.

I have to admit I still really want to try the original recipe, too. Sweet potatoes in a muffin just sounds yummy!

Soy Banana Bread

I am always on the look out for a new, healthy banana bread recipe to try. However, I often fall back on this Soy Banana Bread recipe as a tried and true favorite. A friend first shared it with me several years ago and now I'd want to pass it on to all of you! And don't be scared away by the soy flour, it can easily be swapped out with regular wheat flour. I do love that it adds some extra protien to an otherwise carb- heavy snack though so if you're feeling adventurous give a try!

Soy Banana Bread

Sift together:

1cup + 2 Tbsp Soy Flour

1 1/3 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (or 1 cup white flour and 1/3 cup bran)

2 3/4 tsp. Baking Powder

1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

1/2 cup Sugar (I often cut this down)

Add in:

1/4 cup Oil (or 2 Tbsp Oil and 2 Tbsp Yogurt)

1 Egg, beaten

1/3 cup Milk

1 cup Mashed Bananas (2-3)

1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (option)

Mix until just moistened. Spread into a greased 9x5 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 50 minutes. Enjoy!

So do you have a favorite go-to snack bread recipes?