Honey of a Muffin
- Yield 12 servings
- Prep 15 mins
- Cook 15 mins
A delicate breakfast muffin that’s very agreeable first thing in the morning, and a dandy companion to fresh fruit and coffee or tea. Sweeten it with honey or maple syrup, as you like – each imparts its own subtle flavor. This recipe is so easy, as child could do it.
Ingredients
- 1-3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped California walnuts
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2 -- egg whites
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375F and butter 12 muffin cups, or spray them with non stick coating.
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In a medium bowl place the flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and walnuts. Stir and toss together until completely mixed; set aside.
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In another bowl whisk together the water, honey or maple syrup, oil and egg whites. Add to the combined dry ingredients and stir just until the batter is smooth and blended.
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Spoon into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup until about ½ full. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan about 5 minutes, then turn out onto a rack.
Recipe courtesy of Bob Borowski
