Ingredients

14 servings (3 muffins per serving)

• 1 (10 oz) jar of CherryMan Maraschino Cherries, drained
• 1 c whole wheat flour
• 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• ½ plain 0% Greek yogurt
• ½ c brown sugar
• 1/3 c extra-virgin olive oil
• Zest and juice of 1 small orange (about 5 tbs. juice)
• 1 tbs. chia seeds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease or line a mini muffin tin.

2. Slice 12 cherries into quarters (these will be placed on top of each muffin), and chop remaining cherries. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, whisk to combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

4. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, sugar, oil, and orange juice/zest until thoroughly combined. Pour into dry mixture and stir just until blended. Gently fold in the chopped cherries and the chia seeds.

5. Fill each muffin with 1 tablespoon of batter and top with one of the cherry quarters. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 12 minutes. Refrigerate or freeze leftover muffins in an airtight container.

Nutrition Stats

(Per Servings)

Calories140  Fat 6 g Sodium 75 mg Carbohydrate 19 g Fiber 1 g Sugars 11 g Protein 3 g