Love Muffins… and a call for Help!

by Chocolate-Covered Katie on April 22, 2009

Yet another recipe I’ve been promising to post for-ever.  I don’t mean to be a tease; I’m just forgetful (and I have too many posts I want to write!).

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Love Muffins

(Makes 10 small muffins)

· 210 grams (1 3/4cups) whole wheat pastry flour

· 2 tsp baking powder

· 1 ½ tsp Ener-G egg replacer (i.e. for one egg)

· ½ tsp salt

· 4 tsp unsweetened applesauce

· 1 cup almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)

· ½ cup sugar (I used stevia—here, I explained why I used stevia)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 380 degrees F.

2. Combine all the dry ingredients (this can be done ahead of time), then add the wet ingredients right before putting the miture into the oven.  Stir until just combined—don’t overmix.

3. Scoop muffin batter into non-stick (or oiled) muffin cups, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until they’ve puffed up (I take mine out after about 8 ½ minutes, because I’m strange and like the muffins a bit gooey.)

4. For optimum freshness, freeze all the muffins you aren’t planning to eat within two days.  To reheat, microwave for 20 seconds.

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Love Muffin Variations:

These muffins are delicious as-is, but they also act as perfect “blank canvases” to jazz up with one of the following ideas:

  1. Powdered Jelly Doughnut Muffins (Add a dollop of jelly to the middle of each muffin when you’re putting the batter into the muffin cups. After baking, dip the warm muffins in powdered sugar.)
  2. Larabar Muffins (add dates and chopped nuts)
  3. Tropical Pina Colada Muffins (Add pineapple tidbits and coconut shavings to the batter)
  4. Mounds Bar Muffins (Mix cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and coconut into the batter)
  5. Raspberry-Marzipan Muffins (add almond extract and raspberries to the batter)
  6. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Muffins (Mix in chocolate chips, and undercook the muffins so they’re gooey like cookie dough!)… If you’re feeling reeeeeaally decadent, you can always eat ‘em with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Oatmeal.  Would that be cookie dough overload?  Is there such a thing?
  7. Elvis Love Muffins (Stir in peanut butter and mashed banana.  “Ice” muffins with more peanut butter.)

And then, of course, there are all the usual suspects: Lemon Poppyseed, Banana Nut Bread, Cinnamon-Raisin, Blueberry, Apple-Raisin-Spice, Pumpkin… The Love Muffins are so versatile!!!

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I’ve been gobbling these little guys up non-stop!  Below, some evidence from the past few months:

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Love Muffin, raw walnuts, and 1/2-pureed Fall’s Favorite Curry (I don’t care if it’s spring. This curry is still crazy-good!!)

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Twinnie Love Muffins, Betty Spaghetti Squash, cabbage sautéed with garlic, Hunts tomato “soup,” falafel balls , and crunchy carrot sticks

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Almost the same as the above meal (subbing tofu for the falafels and a mikan for the carrots)

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Second Breakfast of Champions: Two Love Muffins, big-fat orange, pistachios (recall schmeecall) and Mad Tofu Scramble

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I’m planning on bringing some Love Muffins to the nursing home where I volunteer.  But there are so many variations that I don’t know which to choose!  Can you help me? Which one of my variations sounds most appealing?  Or do you have a variation idea of your own?  I’m definitely open to new-flavor suggestions!!

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Elyse April 22, 2009 at 11:04 pm

Those muffins look great! I love that they’re a bouncing off board for so many fabulous flavor combinations. Delicious!

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Marianne April 22, 2009 at 11:06 pm

Mmmm, muffins. I think the powdered jelly ones would be awesome. Although, maybe messy for the care home? Probably a good idea to avoid anything too crunchy, since it can be hard on the teeth (which is why we only give my grandma chocolates with soft centres now). The Elvis ones could be fun, if there are any Elvis fans!

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Meg April 22, 2009 at 11:26 pm

I’d totally go with the Elvis Love Muffins ;)

Cause young and old, who doesn’t ADORE Elvis?! And bananas + peanut butter, of course. Always a winner.

I think it’s an amazing idea to bring them to the nursing home. You could ask the people there what their favorite desserts are, then make them using ideas from that approach :)

I’m sure any kind you make they will absolutely love!

Have an awesome night!

Love, Meg

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Red Head, Yellow Dog April 22, 2009 at 11:30 pm

the elvis fo sho!!! delish. you could even add some dark cacoa powder to some of that for extra goodness.

I need to try a tofu scramble!!

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raspberryrunner April 22, 2009 at 11:41 pm

i love the under-baked cookie dough muffin idea!!! slightly under cooked baked goods = my favorite! but for the nursing home, i bet they would go crazy over the elvis ones :)

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Animal-Friendly April 22, 2009 at 11:46 pm

All of the muffin variations sound great, but I’d go with either the Elvis of Pina Colada variations to bring to the nursing home. It’s so sweet of you to not only volunteer, but bring food!

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Vegyogini April 23, 2009 at 12:29 am

How about peach or strawberry love muffins using frozen or fresh fruit?

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Kiersten April 23, 2009 at 12:29 am

I’d go with the jelly doughnut muffins. They all sound great though!

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Sally April 23, 2009 at 12:33 am

I think the peanut butter Elvis love muffins sound delicious!

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runsarah April 23, 2009 at 12:41 am

Love those muffins – the Mounds bar ones sound great, especially since some people may have peanut allergies!

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Eddie G April 23, 2009 at 12:43 am

Elvis, for sure!

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coco April 23, 2009 at 1:00 am

chocolate chip would be my favorite! :)

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Erin April 23, 2009 at 1:07 am

Oh, these sound like a great basic muffin. I love muffins that aren’t too sweet, like these sound.
I’m definitely loving the Elvis idea!

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Ricki April 23, 2009 at 1:25 am

While it’s not my own personal favorite, Lemon Poppyseed seem to be one of the most popular flavors. . . but they all sound good to me!

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kirsten April 23, 2009 at 1:47 am

chocolate chip cookie dough ! yummm !!

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shepidemic April 23, 2009 at 1:59 am

I wish I could eat the kind of well-balanced meals that you do! I’m always on such a rush throughout the day though, and never seem to pay enough attention to when I’ll be hungry next…maybe in my next life.

Anyway, I think raspberry-marzipan would be great for the nursing home. At least, my grandmother loves marzipan, ha, and it’s like an old school combination that might be a popular hit among that crowd.

good luck!

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Natalie April 23, 2009 at 2:00 am

The Powdered Jelly Doughnut and Raspberry Marzipan sound so interesting! More emphasis on the doughnut version :P Those folks will totally appreciate them. Although Ive encountered one too many older people giving me lip service about being meat free. *sigh, it’s really hurtful especially when they tell you it’s rude to turn down the food they prepared.

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Christina April 23, 2009 at 2:52 am

Raspberry Marzipan sounds delish!

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Regi April 23, 2009 at 2:53 am

How’s about German chocolate? My friend Jenn and I were talking about German chocolate sorbet today!

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broccolihut April 23, 2009 at 4:22 am

Ooh–adding this post to my “rewards after finals” pile.

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Ruby Red Vegan April 23, 2009 at 4:28 am

Oooh, I want to try your recipe template very soon! It sounds so yummy!

As for the help you requested…coconut, almond (or almond butter), & chocolate chip is a flavor combo I’ve been loving recently! Add coffee flava, and then you’ve got the new Mocha Almond Fudge kind of coconut milk ice cream!

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Bibis April 23, 2009 at 4:44 am

Tropical piña colada muffins sound great! And you can “ice” them by putting some jelly or honey on them and then sprinkling shredded coconut on top!
yum!!

i want some muffins NOW! hehe

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Shelby April 23, 2009 at 11:15 am

I can’t believe I still haven’t made this, what is wrong with me?! They sound so good!!!

I vote for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough!

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MizFit April 23, 2009 at 11:21 am

good gosh ANY!!!!!

any.

they will be so excited no matter which.

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Amanda April 23, 2009 at 11:58 am

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miss v April 23, 2009 at 12:36 pm

they are template muffins for any direction you want to take them. i love that!

by the way, it’s like playing ‘where’s waldo’ with the chopsticks in your food picks. i always know they are there somewhere…. :)

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brandi April 23, 2009 at 12:56 pm

great recipe!

Lemon poppyseed is a great one for Spring :)

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Amanda April 23, 2009 at 2:12 pm

I cannot decide! These all sounds delicious!! How about making all a dozen of several kinds? Sort of like a healthy box of donuts!

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Virginia April 23, 2009 at 4:01 pm

usually older people have a big sweet tooth…so i say powdered jelly donut!!!

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jvegegirl April 23, 2009 at 4:20 pm

Those muffins look great, but do you ever bake with oil or any fats for them? Best way to create a tender crumb, and if you really want to get more calories, an easy way to incorporate them. Also, it seems to me you could make some really easy other subs to take in more calories (tried and true…by yours truly :) ): add some higher-fat granola to your snacks and cereal, use regular tofu (cheaper) instead of silken, and mmm extra virgin olive oil.

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Crystal April 23, 2009 at 4:32 pm

If there is anything that I know about in this world, it would have to be muffins. If you are looking for some inspiration or new ideas, well today is your lucky day. =)
Now I haven’t tried all of these, but I’m sure they should taste fine. So some good combos that I can think of are:
Caramel Apple, Blueberry “Cheesecake” with crumb topping(mmm just saying it makes me want one..or five), blueberry/or raspberry lemon,cherry chocolate, chocolate raspberry mocha, maple pecan, chocolate walnut,
pumpkin “Cream Cheese”, chai tea, cappuccino/espresso chocolate chip, cranberry orange(yum), Chocolate filled with a)peanut butter or b)chocolate pudding.
Oh there are so many, but I’ll stop my rambling.
I like your ideas for the pinapple and coconut one. I think it would be really good with coconut milk as well. ;) And of course the jelly filled ones are always a hit. Its like a jelly dougnut, but as a muffin. haha.
Well I hope this helped you a little? And good luck with choosing a muffin!

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Kiki April 23, 2009 at 7:01 pm

Awww love muffins! They sound so cute. They look so cute. Everything about them is cute! I think I might try making some with a lemon or lime or orange glaze, since I’ve been obsessed with citrus lately.

I think it’s a great idea to bring some to the nursing home! I’m sure any flavor would be appreciated. But I really like the sounds of elvis muffins!

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laci April 23, 2009 at 8:02 pm

Your muffin post is so clever- so verstile! I would bring any variation to the NH- one you would want too- maybe the jelly donut or mounds? Or the Elvis! (He ate his PB banana sandwich with Bacon- gross!) :-0

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Shannon (The Daily Balance) April 23, 2009 at 8:36 pm

thanks so much for sharing the muffin recipe! They look delish! ;)

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DJ April 23, 2009 at 8:41 pm

Gotta be marzipan and raspberry – two of my favourite things combine to create a truly winning flavour. It’s a no-brainer. Love your love muffins – and love baking with almond milk, too, keeps everything so moist!

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Lauren April 23, 2009 at 9:04 pm

Hey Katie,

I just came across your blog and I wanted to send you a quick shout out!

As I was reading through some of your posts, I quickly realized how I can fully relate to your life in many ways. Although I am not a vegan, I am very small, eat very little meat, a healt-nut, a runner, obsessed with food and devoted blogger!

I definitely understand what its like being so small in such a big world, and having to constantly stand up for yourself in a society that thinks being tiny is an obvious disorder. I eat all the time, I run, I work out, and I practice a normal healthy lifestyle, but I feel that I am having to defend myself to people because of my stature. Do you ever feel that way?

Anyways, I just wanted to let you know how much I apprecaite your inspiring words. I am so happy to see that there are other girls out there who are able to stand firm on a fully healthy belief in living life for all that it is worth and being completely true to yourself. Thank you for giving me that reassurance because honestly, sometimes I do become discouraged with the way that I look. I wish I could gain a little more weight and not have to shop in the kids section, but I know that I will in time. I know that I am healthy and happy and that is all that truly matters. So, truly, I want to thank you for being an inspiration to me and to so many other young women.

Take care!

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Emily April 23, 2009 at 10:15 pm

YUM! The Jell Donut Sounds very good! Perhaps try crumbling choc. cookies in them and drizzling with icing….cookie and cream cupcakes! :D You goods always look delish though!

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Sagan April 24, 2009 at 12:57 am

Delicious! I love all your ideas for variations. I’d probably add bananas to mine. Or blueberries. Or apples with cinnamon.

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laci April 24, 2009 at 1:09 am

The Nectars are being discontinued!? Why? Boo! Atleast we still have laras, jocolats and pures! :-)

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Lyss April 24, 2009 at 3:07 am

Hey there Chef CCV!

My vote would have to be for something standard – like the Elvis recipe or a traditional Blueberry. The other ones are way more creative, but when you are serving other people, sometimes simple is your safest bet!

They all sound great though! If you need a taste tester, you know where to find me. ;)

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Sweetie Pie April 24, 2009 at 3:35 am

They all sound so good, but I’m such a fan of coconut that I’ll have to go with the mounds bar love muffin!

I really like versatile recipes like this one. Thanks for sharing it, and good for you for volunteering! :-)

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Jessica (jesslikesithot) April 24, 2009 at 7:57 am

I’d say the people at the nursery home would love any of the chocolate varieties!! :) That will be such a sweet treat for them…some delicious home-baked goodies!!

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mihl April 24, 2009 at 9:30 am

Raspberry-marzipan, raspberry-marzipan, raspberry-marzipan!
And so nice of you to use metric measurements for us European cup deniers. :)

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Cookiemouse April 24, 2009 at 3:06 pm

The ones with chocolate!

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Sanja April 26, 2009 at 7:56 am

Those muffins look so yummy!

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Danielle December 14, 2009 at 3:33 pm

I think this is the mystery picture!

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Liz December 14, 2009 at 3:37 pm

I think this might be the mystery picture for the guessing game giveaway.

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Quix December 14, 2009 at 4:11 pm

Oooh oooh or this!

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Chrysta December 14, 2009 at 6:00 pm

I think this might be the mystery picture for the scale giveaway

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cinnazimtanie December 14, 2009 at 6:12 pm

I might have found the closeup! OOOh! I hope!

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Cassie December 14, 2009 at 6:57 pm

guessing again for the scale giveaway!!

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megan December 14, 2009 at 8:19 pm

I think this is the picture for the guessing game!

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brianna February 6, 2010 at 3:19 pm

chocolate chip cookie dough sounds fantastic!!! I will be making those for sure.

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McKella February 6, 2010 at 3:20 pm

Yummy! Those little guys look so good, but I think the jelly donut variation sounds awesome. Maybe I’ll try those for breakfast…

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Stefanie February 6, 2010 at 3:21 pm

The Elvis variation of these sound really good. Maybe mix the tropical pina colada with the elvis. Add the banana and coconut then ice with peanut butter. I may have to try that. You can’t go wrong with peanut butter.

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Meg February 6, 2010 at 3:22 pm

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough sounds delicious!

-Meg

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Evan Thomas February 6, 2010 at 3:23 pm

These sound so good. I would do a carrot cake lovin’ muffin with raisins and carrot

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Danielle February 6, 2010 at 3:23 pm

The elvis love muffins sound good to me (maybe with some chocolate chips thrown in!)

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Hope February 6, 2010 at 3:23 pm

mmmm mounds bars for sure. Can’t go wrong with coconut

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homecookedem February 6, 2010 at 3:24 pm

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Muffins!! :)

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Shayna February 6, 2010 at 3:26 pm

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough!

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Helene February 6, 2010 at 3:27 pm

Raspberry marzipan – and I’d add a dollop of almond paste in the middle of each, too.

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emily February 6, 2010 at 3:27 pm

ummm, how can you think of anything better than chocolate chip cookie dough variation?
emily

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Monica February 6, 2010 at 3:27 pm

Chocolate chip cookie dough sounds like an instant favorite for me! If I had to come up with my own flavor, I would substitute the applesauce in the recipe for pumpkin puree, yum! :)

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Jamie February 6, 2010 at 3:28 pm

Lately i’ve been drawn to pumpkin + chocolate chips in all my baked goods…i imagine that would be a great variation for these muffins!

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Meghan February 6, 2010 at 3:29 pm

How about pb chocolate chip? Stir in chocolate chips and ice with peanut butter..I mean really WHAT is better than chocolate and pb!?

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Tiffany February 6, 2010 at 3:31 pm

ahh the mounds bar variation sounds amazing!

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Dena February 6, 2010 at 3:34 pm

I’m drawn to anythng peanut butter, or maybe I’m drawn to anything Elvis :P but either way I’d go for the Elvis Love Muffins! yum :)

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ali February 6, 2010 at 3:34 pm

i would make the Elivis one – except add chocolate chips too. I’m a peanut-butter-banana-chocolate-oholic! nom nom nom!

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joy February 6, 2010 at 3:37 pm

I think I would be liking either plain or with strawberries, bananas and cocout best…

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Serena February 6, 2010 at 3:38 pm

The Elvis muffins sound the best to me :) I’m a PB/nanner fiend, though.

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Madeline February 6, 2010 at 3:39 pm

I think the Raspberry Marzipan sounds best, it just seems more “lovey” to me haha. Also, there’s 18 inches of snow on the ground and I’m enjoying chocolate mudslide oatmeal! It’s better than hot chocolate.

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allie February 6, 2010 at 3:40 pm

The elvis love muffins sound FANTASTIC.

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thedelicateplace February 6, 2010 at 3:43 pm

one of my fave ways to use stevia is in egg whites mixed with cinnamon…it comes out like a souffle!

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eaternotarunner February 6, 2010 at 3:47 pm

Slobs love muffins sound pretty great to me!

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lindsey February 6, 2010 at 3:48 pm

sorry i’m obsessed with key lime pie, so i would make a key lime pie one! :)

♥ lindsey

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radioactivegan February 6, 2010 at 3:49 pm

I’d have to go with the Elvis variation, partly because I love banana and peanut butter, partly because Elvis is just awesome!

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Zuzanka February 6, 2010 at 3:52 pm

Jelly + (milled) poppyseeds, I love that combo..I even put it in my oatmeal!

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The Ordinary Vegetarian February 6, 2010 at 4:00 pm

It’s a tough call on which love muffin I’d like to try most, I’d say it’s a tie between the cookie dough and the mounds!

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Mary February 6, 2010 at 4:01 pm

I’d combine the Elvis and the powdered jelly version. PB&J make a pretty rockin combo! :)

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Christina February 6, 2010 at 4:02 pm

I’d dhave to go with the Elvis ones also..can’t go wrong with peanut butter and banana!

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Meg February 6, 2010 at 4:05 pm

When it comes to muffins I am a banana lover, so Elvis sounds good, but i’d probably skip the PB and add some cinnamon, nutmeg and sprinkle with brown sugar and walnuts on top!

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diane February 6, 2010 at 4:07 pm

Chocolate chip cookie dough muffins-yes please! :)

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Danielle February 6, 2010 at 4:19 pm

The chocolate chip cookie dough muffins sound incredible!

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Jenny February 6, 2010 at 4:23 pm

ah paying homage to the king. The Elvis variation sounds like a hunka hunka burning love ;) Love you girlie!

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Emilie February 6, 2010 at 4:23 pm

powdered jelly donut sounds INCREDIBLE!!!!!

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JW February 6, 2010 at 4:25 pm

Ok I’ve been obsessed with pumpkin lately so I’d make that!

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lindsayruns February 6, 2010 at 4:29 pm

raspberry marzipan for sure!

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runRedrun February 6, 2010 at 4:31 pm

either the mounds or elvis.

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elaine February 6, 2010 at 4:37 pm

hi katie! i think a new variation could be the Red Velvet Love Muffin! Maybe add a little nooch for that cream cheese taste and top the muffin with some of your awesome soy based frosting?

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vixedvegans February 6, 2010 at 4:41 pm

The jelly donut version sounds the best to me! I love the squishy jelly and warm pastry.

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Nicole February 6, 2010 at 4:43 pm

I love muffins that have both chewiness and crunchiness. I would make a batch with dried tart cherries and almonds (and maybe a few chocolate chips too :-) ).

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Erin February 6, 2010 at 4:43 pm

Chocolate chip cookie dough muffins? Oh my gosh, I need that in my life!

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Erica February 6, 2010 at 4:46 pm

The mounds bar muffins sound really good! And the chocolate chip cookie dough!

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Nicole P February 6, 2010 at 4:46 pm

Larabar variation all the way!! yum :)

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Claudia February 6, 2010 at 4:50 pm

Mounds variation, definitely!

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Jen O February 6, 2010 at 4:51 pm

I think the chocolate chip cookie dough ones sound amazing! Mmmm!

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Lia February 6, 2010 at 4:59 pm

The Elvis version sounds the best! I just LOVE peanut butter with everything!

My variation would be this:

Add a little bit of lemon juice and zest to the batter.
When the muffins are done, poke a few little holes in them, not all the way to the bottom!
Mix some milk of choice with some stevia and lemon zest until sweet to taste and pour a tiny amount of it onto the muffins.
Let the warm muffins absorb the milk.

Frost with icing sugar mixed with lemon juice or just eat plain. :D
(put some sprinkles on the muffins to cover the holes)

They should be moist and delicious!

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Anonymous February 6, 2010 at 5:05 pm

Definetly the carrot muffins! I’ve already made them and they’re absolutely my favorite! I believe that the sugar makes them a bit too dense though, so some stevia will lighten em up! No body likes to feel groggy all day! :)

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ally February 6, 2010 at 5:06 pm

Definetly the carrot muffins! I’ve already made them and they’re absolutely my favorite! I believe that the sugar makes them a bit too dense though, so some stevia will lighten em up! No body likes to feel groggy all day! :) can’t forget about the coconut butter either..I just bought some and have been putting it on anything I can! Love it.

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jvegegirl February 6, 2010 at 5:07 pm

Hmmm….I would make cherry chocolate love muffins for valentine’s day!

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Annie February 6, 2010 at 5:09 pm

powdered jelly donut sounds AMAZING! I love donuts but stay pretty clear of them.. thanks for the idea!

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Emma February 6, 2010 at 5:10 pm

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough one’s sound the best to me! I LOVE cookie dough :)

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Marianne_Auburn February 6, 2010 at 5:11 pm

Definitely the Elvis variation! Anything with PB and bananas pretty much rocks my world!

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Laura E February 6, 2010 at 5:13 pm

I think the Mounds Bar variation sounds best!

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Renee February 6, 2010 at 5:14 pm

Carrot cakes sounds good to me!

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Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine February 6, 2010 at 5:18 pm

Definitely chocolate chip cookie dough- yum!

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Ariffa February 6, 2010 at 5:19 pm

ooh the elvis and the cookie dough muffins sound awesome! who am I kidding they ALL sounds amazing, but the elvis sounds to LIVE for.

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Stef @ moretolifethanlettuce February 6, 2010 at 5:20 pm

choc chip cookie dough and the elvis ones would be at the top of my list! or adding chunks of brownies, yuM!

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Rachel February 6, 2010 at 5:22 pm

I’d go with the Elvis muffin fo sho. I’m all about the nanner+nut butter combo plus Elvis is awesome

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Tiggy February 6, 2010 at 5:25 pm

hey katie! what about making them maple glazed? yumm you could use a bit of maple syrup maybe to ice them with and add maple extract to the batter!!!.. (sorry im from canada, cant you tell? lol)
on the other hand, old people seem to love their prunes and dates, so you could always make a banana-date version, or a “chocolate-prune-digestive” version.. haha

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Laura D February 6, 2010 at 5:29 pm

Lemon Poppyseed or Banana Nut Bread….I can’t decide!!!

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Julia February 6, 2010 at 5:30 pm

Yumm… I would deffinetly make a strawberry shortcake muffin for valentines day… and bake them in the shape of little hearts! All you’d need to do is just add a tiny bit of vanilla extract to the batter, while increasing the baking powder to 3 t (in order to achieve the fluffiness of a shortcake!).

Then, make a strawberry sauce, by combining strawberries and stevia in a sauce pan until melted. Pour the sauce over top your love muffins, and top with some vegan whipped cream… you can by “soy whip” from this website…

http://veganessentials.com/catalog/soyatoo-whipped-soy-topping.htm

Or, knowing your creativity, I’m sure you could just make your own whipped “cream”.

Anyway, that’s my take on the love muffin… strawberry shortcake flavor in the shape of a heart, to make it even more “loveable”!

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Heather February 6, 2010 at 5:38 pm

powdered donut sound like they’d be delish!!what a creative idea. i bet blueberries would go great too

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Lily @ Lily's Health Pad February 6, 2010 at 5:40 pm

The jelly doughnut version sounds totally delicious! It gets my vote.

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Tiffany February 6, 2010 at 5:46 pm

Raspberry marzipan sounds sooo delicious. I am a sucker for all things almond-flavored. I’d probably add some dark chocolate chunks/chips to the batter as well, just to put it over the top.

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A February 6, 2010 at 5:51 pm

i actually prefer them plain, so I’ve experimented with different kinds of flours :]

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lz February 6, 2010 at 5:52 pm

Ohh man, it’s tough to choose which variation sounds the best but I think I’d go with the jelly doughnut!

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veggie365 February 6, 2010 at 5:52 pm

I think the chocolate chip cookie dough sound fabulous!

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Mama Pea February 6, 2010 at 5:58 pm

You probably already know this one, but helloooooo???? Cookie Dough!!!

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Sally February 6, 2010 at 6:02 pm

The elvis sounds the best to me!

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Jessie February 6, 2010 at 6:05 pm

I would add some chocolate to those love muffins!

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Kara February 6, 2010 at 6:08 pm

Cookie dough muffins???? You are my hero!

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leangreendeane February 6, 2010 at 6:15 pm

Definitely Larabar muffins!:)

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Desiree February 6, 2010 at 6:16 pm

I think the Raspberry-Marzipan sound awesome, but I would definitely eat any of them! Your blog is great!

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anjali February 6, 2010 at 6:17 pm

elvis sounds grrrrrrrreat

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kathleen February 6, 2010 at 6:20 pm

mmm raspberry marzipan, i think.

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anisha February 6, 2010 at 6:22 pm

Chocolate chip cookie dough sounds pretty awesome to me!

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Andria February 6, 2010 at 6:32 pm

I haven’t had a Powdered Jelly Donut in ages…THAT ONE!

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Sara February 6, 2010 at 6:33 pm

chocolate chip cookie dough!

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Vanilla February 6, 2010 at 6:51 pm

The mounds bar variation sounds so yummy :3

xoxo

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Blair February 6, 2010 at 6:54 pm

Elvis Love muffins holy yummmmm!

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Lizz February 6, 2010 at 6:55 pm

Elvis has my heart…but I couldn’t turn down Mounds or cookie dough. Pumpkin might be fun to try out too!

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Kristi February 6, 2010 at 7:17 pm

I want to try the pina colada ones! Just what we need in the middle of January :)

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lindsey February 6, 2010 at 7:27 pm

I’d make pumpkin pie love muffins – add some pumpkin, raisins, maybe walnuts, pumpkin pie spice…
or coconut pineapple – add in pineapple, coconut shavings, use coconut milk instead of almond milk, and maybe even fill the middles with coconut milk yogurt… :D

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Katie February 6, 2010 at 7:31 pm

Easy. I’d make the Elvis variation. Peanut butter + banana + chocolate = best combo ever.

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Emily February 6, 2010 at 7:31 pm

I’m torn between the Elvis one and the chocolate chip cookie dough :)

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Susan February 6, 2010 at 7:40 pm

The Elvis one sounds bangalangin’!

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AB February 6, 2010 at 7:47 pm

Ooo! Elvis with Dark Chocolate Dreams Peanut Butter! Now if that isn’t a Hunka-Hunka Burning Love Muffin, I don’t know what is!

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haylee February 6, 2010 at 7:53 pm

I would do the Powdered Jelly Doughnut or the Tropical Love Muffin, ah sounds so good! I think I would add bananas to the Tropical one though, I LOVE bananas.

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Keegan February 6, 2010 at 7:53 pm

Banana and Raspberries, then topped with some White Chocolate Wonderful PB…. drool…. :)

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Mara February 6, 2010 at 7:55 pm

Frankly, hazelnut — the king of nuts IMHO — never disappoints! I would go with cocoa, hazelnut butter and vanilla extract (or vanilla NuNaturals alcohol-free vanilla stevia drops =] ) for a nutella-like love muffin.

Oh, yeah! =P

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Samantha February 6, 2010 at 7:57 pm

Powdered jelly sounds amazing!

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Jenna February 6, 2010 at 7:59 pm

My entry for the NuNaturals giveaway:

I would mix in overripe mashed banana, stick a few chocolate chips in the middle of each one, and top with some PB! Elvis-style with a chocolate surprise =)

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molly b February 6, 2010 at 7:59 pm

Raspberry-Marzipan! I want to go make these NOW!

I wasn’t a reader yet when you posted this. I am going to have to look back through your archives to find what other delicious recipes I missed!

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Laura February 6, 2010 at 8:00 pm

Mmmm! Elvis Love Muffins!

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Li February 6, 2010 at 8:20 pm

Powdered Jelly Doughnut!!! OMG!

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ashley February 6, 2010 at 8:27 pm

Larabar muffins for sure :-)

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Emily February 6, 2010 at 8:32 pm

I’d make an Apple Pie variation with apple chunks and cinnamon sugar.

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Erica Rose February 6, 2010 at 8:39 pm

DEFINITELY the raspberry/marzipan! Raspberries and almonds are two of my favorite things, yum!

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The Brunette February 6, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Kate G. February 6, 2010 at 8:54 pm

ELIVS LUUURV muffins :) yum i love the PB & banana combo i bet it’d be bomb in muffin form!

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Annie @ The Kitchen Diaries February 6, 2010 at 8:54 pm

Cookie dough muffins sound too good to be true! Definitely on the must-make list

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liz February 6, 2010 at 8:55 pm

The cookie dough Love Muffins sound unbelievable (okay, cookie doug anything sounds delicious) One of my favourite way to make muffins is add mashed banana, walnuts and lots of cinnamon, tastes like banana bread!

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Tara February 6, 2010 at 8:55 pm

MMM raspberry marzipan sounds good. I’ve actually never had marzipan, but i love the smell of almond extract, haha.
I also think a great flavor would be peanut butter and banana (my favorite combo!) or adding toffee bits and cinnamon!!

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rawcandy February 6, 2010 at 8:58 pm

My vote is for raspberry marzipan! Sounds like a great combination.

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Lori February 6, 2010 at 9:04 pm

I love peanut butter and bananas so I have to go with the Elvis!

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Megan Leigh February 6, 2010 at 9:16 pm

Raspberry-Marzipan sounds so yummy!

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Erika February 6, 2010 at 9:25 pm

Oooh – I like the marzipan spin on the muffins! If I came up with my own.. I would probably end up doing some sort of lemon/lime/coconut twist!

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theemptynutjar February 6, 2010 at 9:33 pm

chocolate chip cookie dough
elvis for runner up…tho the mounds is cool too

yikes…indecisive…but go with the ccd

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Katie February 6, 2010 at 9:42 pm

Oh goodness…the chocolate chip cookie dough ones sound amazing! I’m going to have to make those this week.

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elizabeth February 6, 2010 at 9:50 pm

lemon poppyseed is always a winner-but I’ve tried a lime poppyseed that actually turned out very well!

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MaryZ February 6, 2010 at 9:52 pm

Chocolate chip cookie dough sounds so good!

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vegfiguresk8er February 6, 2010 at 10:03 pm

I vote for Elvis Love Muffins!

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Sana February 6, 2010 at 10:13 pm

Chocolate chip cookies dought sounds yummy!!

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becky February 6, 2010 at 10:51 pm

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough looks GOOD!

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katiecooksgreen February 6, 2010 at 10:54 pm

Raspberry-Marzipan sounds SO yummy! I almost went for the mounds, but then I thought of my memories of my sweet grandma, and she always had stashes of chocolate candy for herself and all the grandchildren. Raspberry is delicious and nutricious.

Thanks!
Katie W

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Elis February 6, 2010 at 10:56 pm

Yum! I would say that I would be stuck between the chocolate chip cookie dough muffin or the Elvis muffin. Yummo!

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jane February 6, 2010 at 11:16 pm

i’d make the elvis but add chocolate chips. cant have pb without chocolate!

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Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) February 6, 2010 at 11:32 pm

Powdered Jelly Doughnut yum!

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Gaby February 6, 2010 at 11:35 pm

I love this basic recipe! I make muffins all the time and never make the same variation.
I still need to try the powdered jelly donut one, and I might sub in some garbanzo bean flour for a cake donut texture.
I also think maybe an orange zest coconut combo would be super amazing…oh man I might have to go in search of hard to find ingredients here soon!
I have found some great natural food stores and vegan restaurants here. My new faves are an oatmeal puff cereal (envision puffins) but pb filled! I also got a quinoa flour vanilla cake mix I need to try. I’ve stocked up on vegan empanadas from a few places too, and some squash bread from a vegan bakery. LOTS of yums to be found if you really look in this meat and potato loving country :)

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emi s. February 6, 2010 at 11:41 pm

How about swirling hazelnut butter through, and mixing in chocolate chips, for nutella-esque love muffins? mmmmm. frost with hazelnut butter mixed with melted chocolate, i think :)

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rebecca February 6, 2010 at 11:52 pm

the elvis variation sounds SO good, i love anything with the PB and banana combination!

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Liss February 6, 2010 at 11:57 pm

Chocolate chip cookie dough sounds the best, yummmm!!!

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Lauren P. February 7, 2010 at 12:06 am

mmmm, the lara bar variation sounds delicious and nutrient-packed ! great combination!!

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grace February 7, 2010 at 12:06 am

gotta love the mounds bar muffins! <3 coconut!

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k February 7, 2010 at 12:10 am

the elvis variation sounds tempting! i’d love to make them sometime!

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Diana February 7, 2010 at 12:13 am

Oh my gosh. The Powdered Jelly Doughnut Muffins variation looks amazing!

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jqlee February 7, 2010 at 12:27 am

Definitely the Elvis variation. I can’t get enough PB

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Katy February 7, 2010 at 12:33 am

I love the idea for the powdered jelly doughnut muffins. I can’t wait to make them!

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Lucas February 7, 2010 at 12:45 am

Raspberry-Marzipan Muffins! wins my vote.

I wonder how they would taste if you used spelt. Next week I think I will give them a try and post back with my results. Spelt is my new favorite flour and I have been using it in everything.

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Andrea February 7, 2010 at 12:48 am

The Elvis sounds delish! I need to make those!

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Heather Marie February 7, 2010 at 12:53 am

Raspberry marizipan all the way!

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monica February 7, 2010 at 1:16 am

Straight up boring but always delicious banana! I’m thinking I want to try adding walnut butter into the mix too-that would kill!:) I want those vanilla drops…..:)

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adrienmelaine February 7, 2010 at 1:21 am

Elvis definitely sound the best, but some cinnamon, oatmeal, chocolate chip love muffins would be delightful! xo

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Keri - IEatTrees February 7, 2010 at 1:55 am

I think my toddler would love peanut butter and jelly love muffins! But I think the Elvis would be my favorite. YUM!

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Sonia February 7, 2010 at 2:04 am

Powdered Jelly donut sounds best to me! YUM!

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Debbie February 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Cherry chocolate chip muffins with a drizzle of chocolate glaze on top.Especially good on Valentines Day.

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Clara February 7, 2010 at 2:07 am

I think the larabar muffin sounds amazing! Love larabars! :)

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krista February 7, 2010 at 2:35 am

the chocolate chip cookie dough muffins sounds unreal!

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Deborah R February 7, 2010 at 2:40 am

I love coconut and it’s not often I see it used in a muffin…and with one of my other favorites, pineapple…so it doesn’t surprise me that I need to try the Tropical Pina Colada version. :D

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Laura February 7, 2010 at 2:42 am

Definitely the chocolate chip cookie dough muffins. YUM!

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GIGI February 7, 2010 at 2:43 am

Hands down… Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough!!! My Goodness that looks delish!!! I haven’t eaten chocolate, dough, cookies, etc in SO LONG… Instead I just use Nunaturals Stevia everyday on my more breakfast of pureed pumpkin & roasted butternut squash cubes! SO DELICIOUS – you should try this out some time!!! :)

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Katie February 7, 2010 at 2:44 am

I think the chocolate chip cookie dough ones sound awesome! Maybe mix in some sunflower seed butter too? yum!

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Kelsey February 7, 2010 at 2:48 am

elvis or raspberry marzipan!

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Christine February 7, 2010 at 3:10 am

Elvis love muffins!!! I love peanut butter and banana

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Gina G February 7, 2010 at 3:14 am

ahh what a tough decision! i would have to say chocolate chip cookie dough today, elivis tomorrow……and jelly monday! haha thanks so much!

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Mandiee February 7, 2010 at 4:18 am

lemon poppy seed allllll the way… or wait, carrot cake is amazing, too! i’ve really got to make some of these love muffins asap! (any clue why they’re called love muffins in the first place?)
xox

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beautyinliving February 7, 2010 at 4:35 am

MOUNDS BAR! Yumm. I loooove chocolate & coconut.

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CaitlinRose February 7, 2010 at 4:46 am

thanks for thinking about the readers/non-bloggers! I like the sound of the chocolate chip cookie dough. . . everything is better raw IMO!!!

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