Cherry Coconut Whole Wheat Muffins

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Cherry coconut whole wheat muffins loaded up with whole wheat flour, hemp hearts and flax. And my kids ate them.

I think I better be picking up a lotto ticket tonight, because for both kids to like a muffin – especially when the short one claims to hate coconut- we are talking luuu-cky.

I had both kids at home sick one day, meaning that they were :

A) Driving me insane.

B) Driving each other insane.

C) Driving the dog and cat insane

And D) Did I mention driving me insane?

I looked in the freezer to find fruit to inspire me, saw the bag of pitted cherries from Costco that we use for shakes and away I went. I adore cherries and even more so when you add coconut.

These are NOT a sweet muffin. These are a hearty breakfast whole wheat muffin, full of amazing goodness and a great start to your day.  There is very little sugar – and what is used is palm sugar- and you can also choose to use unsweetened coconut if you like. I did find these just right palate-wise however, so try not to take too much sweetness out.

As for butter, you can always substitute applesauce but again, they will not be the same. Everyone now knows that I think a bit of pure, organic butter is far better for your body than any margarine or replacement,  but each to their own. I find it makes more sense to use a good quality butter in a muffin recipe to get a great muffin result and skip the butter or margarine on top of the muffin if you are looking to cut down on fat.  These are fabulous by themselves, no topping needed.

If you change the recipe, it will not be the same, just warning! Tweak at your own risk!

These are light, fluffy, nutty and even better the next day. I just had one with my afternoon tea and by letting them get all beautiful and crusty on top overnight, they have hit muffin nirvana with me!

Here’s a pre-oven picture: how they should look with the cherries and coconut on top. The coconut browns up so lovely in the oven and the cherries on top make it just right.

Sick kids equal pajamas and a lot of art for us. My daughter was drawing while eating her muffin and was inspired.

To draw this.

Man I love this kid.

My son thinks that this is the perfect way to pose for a picture, no matter how many times I tell him it’s cheesy.

“But Mom, when I do this then everyone knows how much I love the muffin!”

Can you tell the kid goes to an arts school or what? Drama 101 for 9 year olds.

Sell it kiddo, sell it!

I prefer the good ol’ munching shot.

Oh Wednesday, Wednesday, what to do with you.

I’m off tonight to try the Veggie Garden restaurant here in Edmonton with my dinner club gals and I can’t wait. It has great reviews and we are up for a change of pace. Speaking of which, does anyone know a good Turkish restaurant? We are looking for hole in the wall, awesome places that are cheap, serve options other than beef and are well rated.

Ideas? We’re always looking for great places!

Love,

Can’t Wait To Get Out For Dinner Magpie