Soaked Multi-grain Muffins

• 1 cup 7-grain kernels
• 3/4 cup oat groats
• 1 cup kefir
• 1/2 cup coconut oil (in liquid state)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Grind grains. Mix in remaining ingredients and cover. Leave in warm spot overnight.

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup sucanat
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated, if possible)
• 1 cup shredded carrot and/or zucchini
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• nuts (optional)

Add ingredients to soaked flour mixture in order listed. Bake in muffin tins or mini loaf pans at 375 degrees. Remove when centers are set - should be at least 20 minutes. Muffins will be "custardy" in texture, especially when warm. Makes 2 dozen muffins.