Spicy Raisin Bean Muffins

Beans in a muffin? Trust the process. Pinto beans get puréed smooth with milk and disappear completely into the batter. What they leave behind is unbelievable moisture, a protein boost, and a tender crumb that stays soft for days.

Brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves bring warm spice, while raisins add those little pockets of sweetness in every bite.

Egg whites keep things light, and nobody will guess your secret ingredient unless you tell them. These are sneaky-healthy muffins that taste like a treat.

Kitchen Tips

• Blend the beans and milk until completely smooth. Any lumps will show up in the finished muffin and give away your secret.
• Stir the wet ingredients into the dry just until combined. Overmixing makes muffins tough and dense.
• Use canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed, for the easiest prep. Dried beans work too if you cook them soft first.
• These freeze well. Cool completely, wrap individually, and freeze for grab-and-go breakfasts all week.