Blueberry Muffins

It's blueberry season. This Saturday I picked up a quart of the sweetest and loveliest blueberries from the All Local Farmer's Market. Since my pregnancy cravings dictate what I eat and that tends to be sweet and carb filled, Blueberry Muffins were in store. I played around and came up with a healthier version that still taste yummy.

2 cups Whole Wheat pastry flour
¾ cup sugar
2 ½ Tsp baking powder
¾ cups milk
3 tbl canola oil or applesauce
1 tbl vanilla
2 large eggs (3 small)
Pinch salt
2 cups blueberries
Mix dry ingredients and then wet, stir to combine. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes.

Easy Creamsicle Pops

I love ice cream in the summer and can eat it everyday. I decided to try out some lower sugar options that could count as healthy. Here using coconut milk and fruit I devised a creamy and yet healthier ice pop.

1 can light coconut milk
1 ½ cup pureed fruit (or small can fruit drained from juice)
½ cup sugar

Makes 8.

In sauce pan mix all ingredients over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Pour into popsicle molds or into small paper bathroom cups and insert wooden popsicle sticks.

Mandarin oranges or pineapple are particularly yummy. I also added fresh blueberries to my pineapple pops.