| Healthy Walnut Muffins |
Recipe type: Breakfast
Author:
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Serves: 6
This recipe is a little rich, so reserve it for a special occasion. It is loaded with good fiber, and you’re getting a nice serving of omega-3s from the walnuts.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 cup walnut pieces or other nuts (pecan, almond, hazelnut, pine nut)
- 1/3 cup nut pieces for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the melted butter with the honey, eggs and sour cream until well blended.
- Sift the flour, baking powder and salt over the creamed batter. Mix well and gently. Do not over mix.
- Fold in the nuts.
- Drop into buttered muffins tins (or sprayed with oil spray).
- Top with additional walnut pieces.
- Bake about 20 minutes until a small knife’s blade comes out clean.
- Let cool 10 minutes in the pan. Take out of the pan.
- Serve warm with your favorite sugar-free fruit preserves.
Notes
Chef’s tip: The trick here is to not over mix this batter as it will strengthen the gluten and make your muffins tough and dry. Quick and gentle is the ticket.
Healthy Walnut Muffins
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