I have recently discovered the part of me which delights in cooking. It has brought into my life a wonderful sense of joy that erupts each time family and friends say, “Yummm” and lick their fingers while eating anything I have conjured. I have made a slow and difficult transition from being a career woman to stay at home mom and the joy of watching my family enjoying home cooked treats helps in a big way.

Today I would like to pay a tribute to those stay at home moms everywhere – especially those who chose to care for their kids without being caught up with the seemingly attractive challenges, excitement and most importantly, the money of a career. It is cool to balance work and home successfully, it is more cool, to me, if you can make a clear choice and not linger over what could have been!

Here is a recipe for a healthy carob-flaxseed muffin dedicated to mothers who enjoy cooking to keep their families healthy and happy -

Carob – Flaxseed Muffins

Dry Ingredients
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup flaxseed meal
3 tablespoons carob powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar

Wet Ingredients
3 tablespoons yogurt
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup oil (canola/corn/vegetable)
1/2 cup leftover cooked oatmeal/ pureed vegetables*

*vegetables should contain no spice or very mild spice but NO TOMATO. If using vegetables, please puree in a food processor before measuring out.

Steps

Grease 12 muffin cups and pre-heat oven to 350F.

Sift together dry ingredients in a large bowl.

In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and use a fork to mix until the dry ingredients have been moistened.

Pour into muffin cups filling each halfway. Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Enjoy!