Cherry Walnut Muffins, Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries

I can not tell a lie. I love cherries, cherries of all kinds, dried, sweet, tart, and dark. My favorite fruit pie is Scott's Door County Cherry Rum Pie. I love Cherries Jubilee, Dark Cherry Hot fudge Sundaes and Cherry Crisp, just to nane a few.  I have never made Cherry Muffins before, so I bought some dried Montmorency cherries, and made these yummy Cherry Walnut Muffins.  These muffins are bursting with loads of cherries and walnuts, and moist from  Greek yogurt, perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. These muffins baked up beautifully. I can't wait to slather on with Smart Balance, or maybe you would use butter. Any you spread it, the muffins are delicious. So for President's Day make a batch of these yummy muffins.  There are so many cherry recipes, so little time.  I am working on some more delicious cherry recipes for next week. Enjoy!

Cherry Walnut Muffins Adapted from Cooks.com

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. milk I used Almond milk
1 (6 oz.) carton  Greek yogurt, plain or any flavor

1 c dried cherries

1/2 c chopped walnuts

Combine first six ingredients in a large bowl. Mix egg, oil, milk, and yogurt.   Add to dry ingredients, stirring only enough to moisten. Fold in dried cherries and walnuts,.  Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees 20 min or until golden brown.  Remove to rack to cool.
 
I am linking up the recipe to Weekend Potluck #5    Go Say Hi to Brandie at The Country Cook, and tell her "Happy Friday."!

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