Monday, February 1, 2010

Pina Colada Muffins

¼ cup egg whites
14 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup organic sugar cane, and 2-3 tsp more for topping
¼ cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups spelt flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup Shredded coconut


Preheat oven to 400 degrees

In a medium bowl combine egg, pineapple, yogurt, sugar and butter.

In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Add flour mixture to pineapple mixture. Stir until combine – do not over-mix. Add coconut.

Divide batter evenly in greased muffin tin. Top each muffin with a sprinkle of sugar.

Cook for 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.