Sugar-Free Peach & Vanilla Muffins

Susan V. is a self-described, health conscious Vegan who likes good food & enjoys cooking. Susan agreed to sharing this tasty recipe, and we encourage you to try it plus visit her website of : www.blog.fatfreevegan.com for more great recipes & helpful information.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon agave nectar
2 large peaches (about 2 cups, chopped)
1 1/2 teaspoon ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons warm water
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/4 cups unsweetened soymilk, or other non-dairy milk
2 cups white whole wheat flour, (or gluten-free baking mix)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup NuNaturals NuStevia Sweetener Baking Blend, or their MoreFiber Baking Blend
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F. Arrange 16 silicone muffin liners on a baking sheet, or oil a regular-sized muffin pan & a few extra muffin-sized ramekins. ( Note: Fat-Free muffins may stick to paper liners, so avoid them ).
Peel the peaches (if they are ripe, the skin may easily peel off) ; if not, dip them in boiling water for 30 seconds & allow to cool before peeling & removing the pit. Chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Mix with agave nectar (optional), and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, mix the ground flax seed with the warm water. Slit the vanilla bean open & scrape the seeds from the middle with the back of a knife. Whisk the seeds into the flax mixture & save the vanilla bean for another use. ( Try storing it in sugar to make vanilla sugar). Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and soymilk to the flax mixture & whisk well to combine.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, & NuStevia Sweetener.
Mix well. Add the liquid ingredients & stir until combined ; batter will be thick. Fold in the peaches & distribute throughout the batter. Fill each muffin cup to 1/2 inch from top. Smooth muffin tops & sprinkle with (optional chopped almonds). Bake about 15-20 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.

Yields 16-18 muffins ENJOY !!