Judy’s Healthy Muffins
Serves: 12
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
¾ serves per portion
Recipe courtesy of Judy Stubbs, Maleny Branch
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons skim milk powder
- 1 ½ cups wholemeal self-raising flour
- ½ cup white self-raising flour
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup dates, roughly chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup neutral vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- ½ cup apple or pear puree
- ¾ cup water OR fruit juice, no added sugar
Method:
- PREHEAT the oven to 180˚C and line a muffin tray with baking paper.
- SIFT the skim milk powder, both flours and the nutmeg and cinnamon into a large bowl. Add the wholemeal husks caught in the sieve back into the bowl.
- ADD the rolled oats, dates and walnuts to the sifted ingredients and stir to combine.
- COMBINE the eggs, oil, vanilla, puree and water OR fruit juice in another bowl.
- MAKE a well in the dry ingredients, then add the wet ingredients to the centre and mix gently to combine. The mixture should not be too wet.
- BAKE for 15-20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
What's Great About It:
These muffins are the perfect treat when you’re craving something sweet! With no added sugar and lots of fibre from the wholemeal flour, dried fruit and nuts, these muffins don’t just taste great, they’re good for you! Try experimenting with different dried fruits and nut choices or replace the dried fruit for fresh!
