Yogurt Berry Muffins

2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (substitute soy yogurt for vegan option)
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons milk (sub. non dairy milk for vegan option)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries-raspberries, or diced strawberries work well)


1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease 12 muffin cup liners.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients; make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the wet mix. Stir together with a spatula until just combined. Fold in berries.
3. Pour mixture into muffin cups, filling to the top.4. Bake 25-30 minutes, until tops are golden brown and spring back when gently pressed.

Vegan Chocolate Banana Cake

2 ripe bananas

1 1/4 cups flour

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/3 cup veg oil

1/3 cup water

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. white vinegar

1/4 tsp. salt

1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350'F. Place peeled bananas in an ungreased 8 inch baking dish (I used glass) and mash with a fork. Set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, and salt. Set aside.

3. In another bowl, mix together water and veg. oil. Mix baking soda and white vinegar separately and add to liquid mix.

4. Pour liquid mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and mix until moist.

5. Pour into baking dish. You can leave the bananas as they are for a layer of gooey banana or mix through the batter for a banana swirl. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

6. Bake for 35 to 37 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before eating, about 30-45 mins.