FEEL-GOOD MUFFINS

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This simple cinnamon-spiced muffin recipe contains fibre-packed prunes and oats - perfect for breakfast on-the-go or as an afternoon pick-me-up

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Brunch, Treat

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

175g self-raising flour
50g porridge oats
140g light muscovado sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 egg , beaten
150ml ¼ pint buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 tbsp sunflower oil
175g stoned prune , chopped
85g pecans

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Butter 6-8 muffin tins or line them with muffin cases. Put the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon and bicarbonate of soda in a large bowl, then rub everything through your fingers, as if making pastry, to ensure the ingredients are evenly blended.
  • Beat the egg, then stir in the buttermilk, vanilla and oil. Lightly stir the egg mix into the flour.
  • Fold the prunes and nuts into the mixture.
  • Divide between the tins, filling the cases to the brim, then bake for 20-25 minutes until risen and golden. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 66 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.66 milligram of sodium

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