Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (120g) whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups (250g) cooked turkey, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (75g) celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (75g) walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (75g) raisins or dried cranberries
  • 1 medium apple, cored and diced
  • 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease or line muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, applesauce, and egg until smooth.
  5. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in chopped turkey, celery, walnuts, and dried fruits until evenly distributed.
  7. Spoon batter into each muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. In a small bowl, mix diced apple with Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon juice.
  10. Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing them from the tin. Serve warm with the Waldorf dressing on the side.