Spicy Raisin Bean Muffins – Hot and Spicy

1 c Cooked Idaho Pinto Beans

3/4 c Milk

2 Egg whites

1/4 c Vegetable oil

1/2 c Brown sugar; packed

1 1/2 c All-purpose flour

-OR half all-purpose flour -and half whole wheat flour 2 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 ts Cinnamon

1/4 ts Nutmeg

1/4 ts Cloves

1/2 c RaiSinS

Puree beans with milk in blender or food processor until smooth. transfer to bowl. Beat in egg whites, oil and brown sugar. Combine ingredients are moistened. Spoon into greased or paper-lined muffin until golden. Variations: May substitute honey for brown sugar and reduce the milk to 1/2 cup. May substitute chopped dates or apples for raisins. Copyright IDAHO BEAN COMMISSION P.O.Box 9433…Boise, Idaho 83707