COCONUT, KIWI AND BANANA MUFFINS

Through the years of experimenting with bake goodies, I have tried to make them not only delicious but nutritious as well. The experiments at times have not been successful but I have persevered to tweak the recipes  to come up with notables for my family secret vault ala "pagkain Amador- Bartolome".

This muffin recipe is a keeper, I used soya milk which is a good source of plant protein, lowers cholesterol, lactose free and does not cause insulin dependent diabetes. It also contains kiwi (vitamin C), banana (potassium) and coconut (adds fibre and a good source of natural energy). It also contains whole wheat flour and oats great source of soluble fibre, protein and good carbs.


2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cups oats ( I prefer to use Quaker oats)
3 eggs
3/4c vegetable oil
1 1/4c soya milk
1 cup dessicated coconut (unsweetened)
3 pcs. kiwi fruit, chopped
3 pcs. banana, chopped
3/4c brown sugar
1tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt




Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Line your muffin pans with paper cups.

In a bowl, beat eggs. Add brown sugar, oil and salt,  baking powder. Alternate mixing flour with oats and soya milk. Incorporate coconut, kiwi and banana pieces. Pour into prepared muffin pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or till toothpick inserted in middle of a muffin comes out clean. Yield 2 dozen muffins.

TUNA BURGER WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

As I was doing my grocery shopping yesterday,  I come across a great sale on Filipino own Century tuna. At .99cents, I just had to buy tons of them. This recipe has been develop by my love for tuna, which I can eat 24/7.

Tuna in cans  are a staple in every pinoy's table especially when your in a tight budget. It is usually serve straight from the can with a  steaming bowl of rice, bagoong (shrimp paste) and dahong kamote ( boiled yam leaves).

Feel free to  experiment with your burger filling, I usually use anything that comes in handy from my fridge. The taste, I guarantee will always comes out tasty.

3cans of regular Tuna (in water or oil)
1 can spicy tuna
2 pcs. of white bread crumbled (day old bread is okay or you can use breadcrumbs)
2 eggs
2 tbsp. flour
1 stalk celery minced
1 medium tomato (seeded and minced)
1 medium onion minced
2 cloves of garlic minced
1-2 tsp. saracha or chili sauce (optional)
2tbsp. catsup
salt and pepper to taste

Blue cheese sauce

2 tbsp. blue cheese crumbled
1/2 c. Mayonnaise (light)
2tsp. dill
salt, white sugar to taste

Mix together all ingredients. Form into patties. Fry for five minutes each side or till oil comes out from the burger when prick. Yields 10-12 burgers.

In a separate bowl, combine blue cheese, mayonnaise, dill, salt, sugar. Can be done in advance (day or one week before. Great for grilled pork and beef as well.)

Arrange burgers in a platter with the sauce and lemon  slices for garnish.