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Chocolate Beet Muffins.
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Chocolate Beet Muffins
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cacao
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cayenne (optional)
3/4 cup butter (room temp)
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups grated raw beets
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chip (optional))
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In first bowl combine first 6 ingredients (dry) and set aside.
2. In second bowl (large) beat butter and sugar together until smooth- Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition. Add vanilla and grated beets.
3. Alternately stir in the dry ingredients and the milk into the beet mixture in large bowl. Add nuts/chocolate chips if using. Fill muffin cases 3/4 full with batter. Bake 350F for 18-20 min.