Pear macadamia and quinoa muffins are something a little different and both yummy and healthy. Lovely for the whole family you can eat them as they are or warm with some yoghurt and stewed fruit. If you don’t have quinoa flour you can substitute it for wholemeal (or white) flour. These low GI muffins will keep little stomachs full for longer and are perfect for school lunch boxes.
Pear macadamia and quinoa muffins ingredients
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup quinoa flour (or wholemeal plain flour)
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup macadamia oil (or coconut or olive oil)
- 1 pear, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup macadamias, finely chopped (optional)
Method
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a 12 hole regular muffin tin with paper cases.
Step 2: Combine the flours, baking powder, cinnamon, rolled oats and brown sugar in a large bowl.
Step 3: In a separate bowl mix together the eggs, buttermilk and oil. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold through the pear and macadamias being careful not to overmix.
Step 4: Spoon into the muffin cases and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
* Freezer Friendly
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