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Why we love our Super Hero Muffins

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These Muffins are wonderful for many reasons. The kids love them because all they taste are the chocolate chips. Even the pickiest children will delight in eating them. The list of ingredients might seem long, but it necessary for the overall nutritional benefit. I use 100% whole wheat flour, not the enriched variety. In the milling process about 60% of the nutrients are stripped from the wheat kernel. Since 1941, the USDA has required wheat flour to be ‘enriched’– adding back vitamins such as B1, B2, B3 and Iron. With 100% the bran and germ remain –so you get all the nutrients inherent in the wheat.

Whole Wheat has been shown to help maintain a healthy body weight in women and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, reduce chronic inflammation and even Gallstones.     We are using Whole Wheat Pastry Flour because it produces a much less dense muffin.

You can also mix your chocolate chips half and half  with dark chocolate and semi- sweet chips because of  dark chocolate’s level of  anti-oxidents and health benefits.

Adding Flax Seed Meal does little toward the taste– but sure does improve the nutritional benefit. This is a powerhouse! Use the Meal, not the seeds, since kids might not like the texture of the seeds. (Seeds are very good in salads or added to homemade breads, however). Flax Seed is nature’s richest source of Omega-3 Fatty Acid. Vital to the health of all body systems and brain concentration. It is loaded with B and E Vitamins. High in soluble and insoluble fiber, and Mucilage, which stabilizes blood sugar. Every 100Gms of Flax Seed contains between 25 – 30 gms of protein. It is a natural laxative, and is excellent to help burn fat and build muscle and reduce water bloating. It’s been suggested that it might help fight acne.

The shredded Apples and Carrots really go a long way to keep the muffins sweet and moist, even after freezing. Carrots are known for improving vision and blood sugar and beneficial to heart, lung and colon health. Apples are very good source of antioxidants, fiber and flavoniods. They have a positive effect on the body’s cholesterol levels, and aid in digestion. One large apple provides about 30% of the fiber that should be consumed daily.

I hope you try these Super-hero muffins really soon. Your kids will love them.

Michelle Day

Michelle Day has been cooking and baking since she was old enough to hold a whisk. Michelle is an expert cook and her passion for cooking and entertaining has never wavered. At the age of 10 Michelle’s Family started a bakery in Simsbury CT, where Michelle got her first taste of running a food service business. In 1994 Michelle moved to New York City, where, she found her true passion in baking. In 2001 she started “The Catering Divas” Catering business. Serving the Upper East Side, she catered numerous small dinner and cocktail parties. Her passion and attention to detail won her the attention of some of New York’s Elite. Back at home in Connecticut, Michelle is a well known culinary instructor and her cake decorating skills jump-started a side business — Devine Cake Designs — where clients clamor for her inspired and beautifully artistic designs. After 15 years in the culinary industry, Michelle’s love of cooking, baking and children, has lead to her to her newest career, offering personalized family cooking classes and creating a TV show, digital broadcasts and Cook Books like no other. Kids and a Cook is all about healthy, fun, and easy meals for kids and their families. Michelle credits her parents with her success and her love of food, helping to create so many memories being in the kitchen with them as a child. Her goal is to have a show to help viewers create the same memories with their families. A show for the kids, and by the kids, with the “cook” there as guidance. Michelle’s featured co-host is an energetic, precocious 9-year-old named Elisabeth. Although a finicky eater, Elisabeth still loves to cook in the kitchen and learn about ingredients and how to mix them to make tasty dishes. Come join us — as you and Elisabeth learn easy recipes and explore culinary adventures. Michelle Day is available for lectures and cooking demonstrations. Please contact us through this website.