Peach and almond muffins
Prep:
15 mins
Cook:
20 mins
These delicious peach and almond muffins are low in fat and high in yumminess!
3 large eggs
100g golden caster sugar
Few drops of almond extract
25g butter, melted
100g self raising flour
25g ground almonds
2 small peaches
2 tsp peach conserve/ apricot jam
1 tsp flaked almonds
Half fat crème fraîche, to serve (optional)
Preheat oven to 200°C/ gas 7. In a large bowl, use a freestanding electric whisk to mix the eggs, sugar and almond extract together until frothy. Tip in the melted butter and continue to beat until well mixed. Fold in the flour, ground almonds and a pinch of salt.
Slice the peaches. Add muffin mixture evenly to 6 holes of a non-stick muffin tin. Top each with a teaspoon of conserve or jam and place a few slices of peach on top. Sprinkle with the almonds and a little extra sugar, then place in the oven to bake for 20-25 mins until golden. Serve warm with low fat crème fraîche or leave to cool.
Serves
6
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
20 minutes
Main ingredients
Flour, Fruit, Eggs
Recipe Type
Cakes & Baking, Dessert, Easy, Healthy, Kids Food, Lunch Box, Cake Stall, Cupcakes, Breakfast
Special Info
Vegetarian, Pregnant Mums
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Freeze while slightly warm for up to 1 month. You can also make these with as a gluten free recipe with gluten free flour.
