Fruity Amaranth Muffins

For those who like the flavor of amaranth, these are excellent muffins.

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cup soy milk
1/4 cup safflower oil
2 tablespoons brown rice syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup mixed dry fruit, diced
1-1/2 cup amaranth flour
1/2 cup spelt or whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375-degrees. Oil muffin tins and set aside.

Combine first five ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Stir in dried fruit and set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add liquid ingredients to dry ones. Stir until just moistened.

Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling to 2/3 full. Bake until the tops are brown, about 35 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool in tins for 5 minutes before removing. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.

May use honey in place of brown rice syrup.

Yield: 12 Muffins