Kefir Muffins

Ingredients

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• 1 ripe medium (138g) banana
• ¾ cup Lifeway whole fat plain kefir
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ¾ cup (3oz) fresh or frozen blueberries , see note

On Hand

• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup (110g) unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In the blender or food processor, add the oats first and then the banana , kefir , lemon zest , applesauce , eggs , vanilla , and baking powder . Blend until smooth. Stir in half the blueberries .
• Pour batter evenly into a greased or lined 12-cup muffin pan (see note). Top with remaining blueberries .
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool completely (wait at least 10 minutes) before taking them out of the pan.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the fridge or in the freezer for up to 3 months.