Farmers at Gale Woods

Confiscated from the archives of Gale Woods Farm

  • 2 c. cooked, chopped Beets (Secret!)
  • ½ c. applesauce

1. Puree in blender until smooth.

2. Preheat oven to 350.

  • 1 ½ c. sugar
  • ½ c. oil
  • ½ c. plain yogurt
  • 3 eggs

3. Combine in a large mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer for 2 minutes.

  • ½ c. baking cocoa
  • 1 ½ tsp. vanilla

4. Add along with pureed beets; beat another 90 seconds.

  • 1 ½ c. flour
  • 1 c. whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 c. chocolate chips

5. Gradually sift into the batter, mixing it in with a spoon. Stir only until it is well blended.

6. Pour into greased 9 x 13 pan or lined muffin tins. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

Makes 16-24 muffins

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