Fruited Buckwheat Muffins

Granny Smith apples may be substituted for the zucchini.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup buckwheat flour
• 1  cup  grated zucchini
• 1⁄4 cup dried tart cherry, chopped small
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 3  tablespoons honey
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts

Directions

1. Combine the flour, buckwheat flour, zucchini, cherries, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
2. Make well in the center of the mixture for the liquid ingredients.
3. Combine the buttermilk, oil, honey and egg and add to dry ingredients, stirring together just until moistened.
4. Stir in the chopped nuts.
5. Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups coated with cooking spray.
6. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
7. Remove from pan immediately.
8. Let cool on wire racks.