Happy Dogs and Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Dogs must be really happy right now.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

From our first cookbook (long out of print) comes this moist treat to start your day. Serve with a side of fruit for brunch or breakfast. Let’s start the weekend already!

Yield: 10–12 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup unbleached flour
1/3 cup sugar, we use turbinado
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1½ teaspoons poppy seeds
¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup soy milk
4 teaspoons oil
¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Lightly oil the muffin pans.
Mix the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
Add the soy milk, oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until moist.
Spoon the batter into the muffin pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Variation: Gently fold in 1 cup fresh berries or chopped fruit to the batter.

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