Strawberry Muffins

Looking for something to do with your aging strawberries?
Here's the solution:
Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins

adapted from www.healthyfoodforliving.com
Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat or white whole wheat flour
• 1 1/4 cups rolled or quick cooking oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup strawberry puree  (make with immersion blender)
• 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk or yogurt
• 1/4 cup strawberry jam or other liquid sweetener (agave, honey, pure maple syrup, etc.)
• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup hulled & diced strawberries (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & spray 12 muffin tins
2. Combine the dry ingredients (through cinnamon)
3. Whisk or immersion blend wet ingredients
4. Combine wet & dry ingredients, stirring gently until just moistened.
5. Gently fold in the diced strawberries if using
6. Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.