Zesty Orange & Mango Breakfast Muffins recipe


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup jumbo oats
  • 1 cup semi-skimmed milk
  • 1 heaped teaspoon egg replacer
  • Pinch of xanthum gum (less than 1/4 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 cup mango puree
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup fine polenta flour
  • 1/2 cup plain gluten free flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 21/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond essence


DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 220ÂșC.
  • In a small bowl, mix the oats, milk, egg replacer, xanthum gum, mango puree and orange zest.  Allow to soak for 10 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flours and remaining ingredients (except for the almond essence).
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the oat and milk mixture.
  • Finally add almond essence, mix well and portion into 12 muffin cases.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.


Yield = 12 muffins

Nutrition information = 89 calories per muffin, 1g fat (10% fat), 17g carbohydrate, 2g protein