Feel-good muffins

Vegetarian
Health score
11%
Feel-good muffins
45 min.
6
548kcal

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Are you ready to brighten up your morning meal with a delightful treat? Introducing our Feel-Good Muffins, a vegetarian-friendly recipe that's sure to bring a smile to your face. These scrumptious muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you need a little pick-me-up! With a harmonious blend of self-raising flour, wholesome porridge oats, and the subtle sweetness of light muscovado sugar, every bite is a comforting delight.

What makes these muffins extra special is the addition of ground cinnamon, which not only adds a warm, aromatic flavor but also offers numerous health benefits. The recipe also incorporates chopped stoned prunes, lending a natural sweetness and a hint of chewiness, while crunchy pecans give each muffin a satisfying texture. Packed with wholesome ingredients, these feel-good muffins are not just delicious; they’re a nourishing choice as well.

With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you’ll find making these muffins to be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh from the oven or saved for later, they will fill your home with irresistible aromas that will entice everyone around. So grab your muffin tray and let’s dive into a baking adventure that promises to uplift your spirits and fuel your day!

Ingredients

  • 175 self raising flour 
  • 50 oats 
  • 140 g muscovado sugar light
  • tsp ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda 
  •  eggs beaten
  • 150 ml buttermilk 
  • tsp vanilla extract 
  • tbsp unrefined sunflower oil 
  • 175 prune- cut to pieces chopped
  • 85 pecans 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Butter 6-8 muffin tins or line them with muffin cases.
  2. 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.
  3. Beat the egg, then stir in the buttermilk, vanilla and oil. Lightly stir the egg mix into the flour.
  4. Fold the prunes and nuts into the mixture.
  5. Divide between the tins, filling the cases to the brim, then bake for 20-25 minutes until risen and golden.
  6. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories548kcal
Protein5.9%
Fat42.84%
Carbs51.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.33
Glycemic Load
20.89
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
14.303043383619%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.73mg
Delphinidin
1.04mg
Catechin
1.03mg
Epigallocatechin
0.8mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.33mg
Quercetin
0.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:547.56kcal
27.38%
Fat:26.89g
41.36%
Saturated Fat:3.16g
19.75%
Carbohydrates:72.37g
24.12%
Net Carbohydrates:66.94g
24.34%
Sugar:35.85g
39.84%
Cholesterol:30.07mg
10.02%
Sodium:150.27mg
6.53%
Alcohol:0.24g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Protein:8.33g
16.66%
Manganese:1.43mg
71.46%
Vitamin E:6.34mg
42.28%
Selenium:18.11µg
25.87%
Fiber:5.43g
21.73%
Vitamin K:19.23µg
18.31%
Copper:0.36mg
18.18%
Phosphorus:159.43mg
15.94%
Magnesium:54.01mg
13.5%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.34%
Potassium:411.08mg
11.75%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.66%
Zinc:1.54mg
10.24%
Calcium:92.57mg
9.26%
Iron:1.62mg
9%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.09%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.07%
Vitamin A:320.31IU
6.41%
Vitamin B3:1.17mg
5.84%
Folate:21.58µg
5.39%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.18%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.03%