Maple Walnut Muffins
(from hooaben’s recipe box)
Very moist, buttery, walnut crunch, and subtle maple flavor. A little too subtle? I’d up it a bit, maybe with maple extract. Mama liked them, and they are a nice treat to have with morning tea.
Source: The Smart Baking Book by Jane Kinderlehrer (from RecipeThing user sissboombah)
Serves 9 peopleCategories: baking, quick bread, sugar-free, tried-and-true
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons walnut oil or unsalted butter, melted or super-softened
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
- 1/4 cup oat bran
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, plus some for good luck
Directions
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In a bowl or food processor, mix together the eggs, oil or butter, maple syrup, and milk.
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In another bowl combine the flour, wheat germ, bran, baking powder, and baking soda. Process briefly, then stir in nuts.
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Preheat oven to 350F and spoon the batter into greased muffin cups. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toasty brown.