The seasonal flavor of pumpkin and chocolate mingle with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and ginger to create a uniquely nutritious and delicious gluten-free delight. One serving provides 50% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin A.

You may use store-bought pumpkin pie spice, mix the spices according to your pallet, or use the suggestions in this recipe. We recommend adding 1/3 cup of chocolate chips, but for chocolate lovers, use 1/2 cup instead of 1/3 cup. You may use canned, fresh or frozen pumpkin or butternut squash. Baking tips are found at the end of the recipe.

Banana and chocolate are a nice mingling of flavors in a light and fluffy, delectable, delicious muffin. If you prefer flavors a little bit more complex and tangy, you may add a tablespoon of lemon juice.

A wonderful aspect of Marion's Smart Delights is that you can vary a recipe in several ways to suit your preferences and dietary needs. You can use heart-healthier olive oil as per below recipe or you can replace olive oil with butter. You can increase the amount of chocolate chips or replace chocolate chips with unsweetened dairy-free cocoa powder. You have complete control on making this muffin as chocolaty as you like. Of course the muffin also allows for a vegan alternatives using vegan margarine or olive oil and egg replacer or Chia seeds.

This muffin is easy to decorate for special occasions. Add a little bit of white or rose colored icing as a contrast with the chocolaty color. As a lower sugar option, add a dab of chocolate decorative sprinkles on top. Just picture yourself giving this delight to your Valentine, special friend, or making it for yourself to enjoy! Isn't this a wonderful vision?

This Coconut Muffin is the absolute delight of all coconut lovers. Different types of shredded coconut will work. Coconut does add some saturated fat to the recipe. We therefore suggest using reduced fat, unsweetened coconut. We promise that your taste buds will not notice the difference! You can enjoy this muffin as a special treat or as a 100 calorie mini muffin that will satisfy your pallet.

Mix makes 12 large muffins.

If you can enjoy wholesome nuts, here is a wonderful option for you.  It combines the delicious flavor of toasted almond slices with dairy-free chocolate chips. You may use commercially available toasted almond slices or toast the almond slices yourself. Bring a pan to medium heat.  No need to add oil; just slightly toast the almonds for about 5 minutes at medium heat. Using freshly toasted almonds has the advantage of infusing your dough and baked treat with more intense almond flavor.

Mix makes 12 medium or 10 large muffins.