Muffins that taste like donuts

 

Some of you probably remember the cookbook Muffin Mania that came out quite a few years ago. It was a Canadian publication and there were many excellent recipes to try out. One of them that I quite enjoy making are Muffins that taste like donuts. They are fairly dense and simple but are elevated by the addition of raspberry jam in the middle. The original recipe called for way too much sugar in the topping. I cut it down and still had more than enough. Give this recipe a try.

Muffins that taste like donuts

1 3/4 cup all purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp cinnamon

3/4 cup white sugar (first amount)

1 egg

3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup melted butter

1/3 cup white sugar 

1 tsp cinnamon

In a bowl combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients. Add liquid

to dry and stir to combine. Fill tins half full of batter, add 1 tsp of jam, then top with the rest of the batter.

Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes. Makes smallish 12 muffins

Immediately turn out and dip in melted butter, then cinnamon/sugar mixture.  

Gluten Free Granola

Gluten Free Granola

1 cup of each of the following:
- chopped pecans
- sliced almonds
- slivered almonds
- pumpkin seeds
- sunflower seeds
- shredded unsweetened coconut 

1/4 cup of butter (melted)
1/4 cup of honey

1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves

1.  Preheat the oven to 325F
2.. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Melt the butter in a pan over low heat and slowly stir in the honey.
4.  Pour the liquid ingredients over the nut mixture and stir well.
5.  Spread the contents over a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
6.  Bake for approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overbake!
7. Stir after the first 15 minutes.
8. Allow to cool completely then store in airtight containers. (it will crisp up as it cools)

You may add craisins in the last 5 minutes of baking. So delicious on top of Oikos Vanilla Greek Yogurt!

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