nosh magazine
SUNSHINE
MUFFINS
Makes: 16 small muffins
or12 slightly larger muffins
hanks to a lemon tree laden with fruit, lemon and poppyseed
muffins have featured in my kitchen in recent times. Whilst
the lemony goodness of said muffins was a real hit, this week
signalled the need for something new. Hence I created these
“Sunshine Muffins,” named so thanks to their sunflower seeds, the
tropical feel of the orange and the addictive sunshine, which beamed
through the window as I baked up this storm. I hope these muffins
bring a little ray of sunshine into your day! Enjoy
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Ingredients
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• Preheat over to 170°C.
• Grease or line a 12 hole muffin tray.
• In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder
and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and eggs
until pale and smooth (about two minutes).
• Beat in the yoghurt, followed by the olive oil.
• Add the flour mixture and beat until well
combined.
• Stir in the orange rind, orange juice and
sunflower seeds and mix well.
• Spoon the batter into muffins cases and top
each muffin with a quartered orange slice.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden and
a cake tester comes out clean.
• Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a
wire rack to continue cooling. Enjoy!
1½ cups plain flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup sugar
3 eggs
½ cup plain natural yoghurt
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup sunflower seeds
Rind of 1 orange, finely grated
Juice of 2 oranges
4 thin orange slices, quartered
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVE (1 MUFFIN):
Energy: 760 kilojoules energy
Protein: 3.8g protein
Total fat: 9g total fat
Saturated fat: 1.4g saturated fat
Carbohydrate: 21g
Sugar: 11g
Fibre: 0.7g
Sodium: 244mg
Calcium: 43mg
Emily Orchard, APD
Learn more about Emily Orchard at website | profile
Emily is a community-based Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist, who consults individuals and groups on a
range of nutrition related topics including healthy eating, weight management, chronic disease management, nutrition for ageing,
children’s nutrition. Emily’s key interests include growing and preparing delicious and nutritious meals, as well as children’s
nutrition and sports nutrition.
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