3
3. For the muffin batter, put the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a
small bowl and stir to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, mix the banana,
brown sugar, milk, oil and egg until thoroughly combined. Add the dry
ingredients and nuts and mix with a fork until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups and sprinkle the
crumb topping evenly over each.
6. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Let muffins cool
in pan for 5 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional information per muffin:
Calories 338 (52% from fat) • carb. 38g • pro. 5g • fat 20g • sat. fat 4g
• chol. 42mg • sod. 329mg • calc. 94mg • fiber 2g
Lemon-Thyme Scones
A savory version of this tender breakfast favorite. It is perfect when served
with soft scrambled eggs, or as a substitute for rolls at your next dinner party.
Makes 8 scones
2½
cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
2
tablespoons granulated sugar
2
teaspoons baking powder
1
teaspoon kosher salt
1
tablespoon grated lemon zest
1
tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
6
tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
2
⁄
3
cup low-fat buttermilk
1
large egg, lightly beaten
2
tablespoons heavy cream, for brushing
1. Preheat oven on Convection Bake at 375°F with the rack in the middle
position. Line the baking tray with parchment paper; reserve.
2. Put the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, zest and thyme into the work bowl
of a Cuisinart
®
Food Processor fitted with the metal chopping blade. Process
10 seconds to combine. Add the butter to the work bowl and pulse until the
mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a liquid measuring cup, combine the buttermilk and egg. While pulsing,
gradually add the liquid mixture through the feed tube and pulse until mixture
just comes together.
4. Remove the dough and place onto a clean counter/large cutting board. Form
the dough into a 10-inch-long cylinder. Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 equal
pieces. Arrange on prepared baking sheet. Brush each scone with heavy
cream. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutritional information per scone:
Calories 244 (39% from fat) • carb. 32g • pro. 5g • fat 10g • sat. fat 7g
• chol. 52mg • sod. 139mg • calc. 51mg • fiber 1g
Zucchini Bread
Warm with spices, this bread stays wonderfully moist –
try it toasted with a thin layer of cream cheese for an afternoon snack.
Makes one 2-pound loaf (16 servings)
nonstick cooking spray
2¼
cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
1½
teaspoons ground cinnamon
¾
teaspoon ground allspice
¼
teaspoon ground nutmeg
1
teaspoon kosher salt
1
teaspoon baking powder
½
cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
1
cup packed light brown sugar
2 large
eggs
1
cup shredded zucchini
½
cup walnuts, chopped
½
cup dried cherries or cranberries
