Currant and Orange Muffins

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Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 
    
Prep
20 min.
Cook
20 min.
Ready In
40 min.
     12 muffins

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 183g
Amount per Serving
Calories 54540% of calories from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 176mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 74g 25%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Sugars 21g
Protein 12g
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 61%
Calcium 14% Iron 14%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 
Metric measurements

Ingredients

1cup rice flour
1tablespoon baking powderVideo
1teaspoon baking sodaVideo
1/2cup rolled oats ground
1/4cup honeyVideo
1tablespoon maple syrup
1/4cup safflower oil
1/2cup almonds ground
1/2cup orange juice
1teaspoon orange zest grated
2large eggsVideo
1/2cup currants dried
* Nutrition Facts

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 12-hole muffin tin.

In a large bowl combine rice flour, baking powder, baking In a separate bowl combine honey, maple syrup, and the 1/4 cup oil until very smooth.

In a blender or food processor, puree almonds and orange juice, then strain.

Add almond liquid to honey mixture along with orange rind.

Separate eggs. Stir yolks into honey mixture. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Combine dry and wet ingredients, then stir in currants.

Fold in egg whites.

Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling each three fourths full.

Bake until muffins spring back when pressed lightly in center about 20 minutes.

First published: last updated: 2012-03-31

 
 
 
 
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