sometimes i cheat {Lemon Poppy Seed Blueberry Muffins}

Once again, I'm talking about FOOD.  What else?  Unless you want to talk potty training.  Speaking of potty training, how's it going you (don't) ask?  Well....every morning I ask my 2 year old "do you want to use the potty?"  He says "no".  I say "do you want to put on big boy pants?"  He says "no".  I say "you want to be a big boy don't you?"  He says "no".  Then later in the day I hear "unnnhhhh" - a grunt.  I say to Mr. Two "are you doing a _____(you know what)?"  He says "no".  Then goes and hides to finish his man-size turd in his diaper.  That's how potty training is going.  Thanks for asking. 

So, anyone still reading?  If so, let's get back to my original post.  Cheating.  No Hubs, you don't need a divorce lawyer.  I'm talking about cheating in the kitchen.  Since I was forced decided to start cooking more things from scratch, and trying to feed my kids healthier "real" foods - I have gotten away from pre-packaged convenience foods.  But every once in a while....

Betty Crocker makes her way into my kitchen. 

probably a clearance item at Target!

My Terrible Two couldn't have it because of his egg allergy, which is why I don't use the pre-packaged mixes very often - but lemon is one of my favorites!  However, these are nutritionally pretty weak.  I was wondering what I could add to them to make them a little better for me and the girls.  I decided on this...

Blueberries are a super food, rich in antioxidants and go great with lemon flavor!  And flax seed adds fiber and Omega 3's.

These souped up muffins ended up being pretty tasty!  So, even if you are using a pre-packaged mix, there are usually substitutions or additions to make it a little bit healthier.  Or, they can go fix themselves a bowl of cereal so mommy can blog :)