Wednesday, May 21, 2008

leaning tower of (vegan) muffins!

I made banana muffins to take on our trip this weekend:
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I've been having better luck with vegan muffins lately. I find adding about a tablespoon of vinegar to the wet ingredients dramatically improves their "loft" and nice, fluffy tops.

Dan and I are brave -- very brave. We're going to venture outside the Twin Cities metro area this weekend, even though it's Memorial Day weekend and everyone and their next-door neighbor will be heading out of town, too. (We're hoping the traffic will be easier early Saturday morning??)

Stay tuned for pictures!
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11 comments:

  1. Anonymous5/21/2008 9:40 PM

    Vegan muffins are happiness!!!

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  2. LizNoVeggieGirl5/22/2008 8:12 AM

    Vegan banana muffins = pure bliss.

    Have a fun trip!!

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  3. J5/22/2008 8:52 AM

    Those muffins look fantastic!

    Have fun on your trip.

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  4. Cody5/22/2008 12:44 PM

    I've only made vegan muffins once... and the cranberry turned out a little bitter.

    Maybe I should give it another go.

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  5. Vicki's Vegan Vice5/22/2008 8:18 PM

    I can see that your vinegar trick works beautifully! Hope you & Dan have a fabulous time! :)

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  6. kaivegan5/22/2008 8:51 PM

    Those muffins look really yummy! Wanna share the recipe?

    Have fun this weekend!

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  7. Rural Vegan5/23/2008 8:42 AM

    Thanks for the comment! I have to commend you on your "5 things or less" plan. I read about that recently and thought that would be a fantastic way to eat more whole foods and less processed junk. I didn't even think about the environmental aspect of it though, even cooler!

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  8. Anonymous5/23/2008 8:07 PM

    I agree with your addition of vinegar. I have started adding vinegar to a lot of my baked goods and even my pancakes (which become fluffier and lighter). We're going to head to Chicago in a couple of weeks and I think I'll take your advice and make a batch of muffins to bring along. Have fun on your trip!

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  9. Hungry Hungry Dancer5/24/2008 12:23 AM

    HEY! Im new to your blog.. i must say its great!!!
    (Im a singer too :)

    I never thought to try your secret vinegar in muffins... i definatly will give it a go next time a whip up a batch :)

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  10. Carrie™5/25/2008 10:17 AM

    Although I don't like bananas, I love banana bread, cake, muffins, etc. I'm going to try the vinegar trick. Thanks!

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  11. Anonymous5/26/2008 10:08 PM

    Those muffins looks so golden and fluffy. MMM

    I would love your bread and cornbread recipes, thanks :] I haven't started my "projects," but next week is looking good.

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