“Secret” Chocolate Muffins

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