Marvelous muffins | 3 healthy and tasty muffin recipes for your smile

Muffins low in sugar and fat, but high in vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables, make a smile-friendly breakfast or afternoon snack for your children or even yourself. Pair them with calcium-fortified, unsweetened milk or yogurt (dairy or plant-based).

Berry mouthwatering blueberry muffins

You’ll never taste the difference, but these moist, fluffy muffins are healthier because they’re made with whole-wheat flour. And they’re loaded with tasty blueberries — an antioxidant superfood! The blueberries and whole-grain fiber both work to help fight gum disease.

Ingredients

• ½ cup lightly packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder  
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 ½ cups plus 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• ¼ cup melted and cooled unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract   
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat a muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and flour.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, butter, eggs and vanilla.
4. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients, add wet ingredients to the well, then stir until blended.
5. Toss blueberries with the remaining tablespoon flour, then fold into batter.
6. Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.  
7. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. 

Banana muffins

Bananas are Americans’ favorite fresh fruit. Try them in this recipe, which keeps the sugar levels low by using just two bananas and a sugar substitute.

 Ingredients

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.  Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
3. Add broccoli to the muffin tin.
4. Whisk eggs, milk, thyme, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
5. Spread egg mixture evenly into the muffin tin, filling each spot about 3/4 full.
6. Top each muffin with cheese.
7. Bake for 20 minutes.

The 3 cornerstones of good oral health

As with any food, enjoy these muffins in moderation to ensure you and your family eat a balanced, nutritious diet.

Eating a variety of healthy foods, brushing your teeth and flossing daily and seeing your dentist for regular check-ups and professional cleanings are the three cornerstones of keeping your teeth and gums in good shape.

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