Jam-Filled Almond Muffins
From: EatingWellA crunchy topping of sugared toasted almonds and a surprise filling of almond-scented berry jam makes these whole-wheat muffins reminiscent of Danish pastries. They are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.
Servings: 1 dozen muffins
Prep:
30 mins
Total:
1 hr
Ingredients
1 1/4
cups
whole-wheat flour
1
cup
all-purpose flour
1 1/2
teaspoons
baking powder
1/2
teaspoon
baking soda
1/4
teaspoon
salt
2
large eggs
1/2
cup
packed light brown sugar
1
cup
buttermilk, (see Tip)
1/4
cup
orange juice
1/4
cup
canola oil
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
1/3
cup
blackberry, blueberry, raspberry or cherry jam
1/4
teaspoon
almond extract
1/2
cup
sliced almonds
1
tablespoon
granulated sugar
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2.
Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
3.
Whisk eggs and brown sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Add buttermilk, orange juice, oil and vanilla; whisk to blend. Add to the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula just until moistened.
4.
Scoop half the batter into the prepared pan. Mix jam and almond extract; drop a generous teaspoonful into the center of each muffin. Spoon on the remaining batter, filling each muffin cup completely. Sprinkle with almonds, then sugar.
5.
Bake the muffins until the tops are golden brown and spring back when touched lightly, 15 to 25 minutes. Loosen edges and turn muffins out onto a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Tip:
Tip: You can use buttermilk powder in place of fresh buttermilk. Or make "sour milk": mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk.
Tip: You can use buttermilk powder in place of fresh buttermilk. Or make "sour milk": mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 229, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 182 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, Potassium 77 mg. Exchanges: Starch 2,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Umm 230 calories for each one will definitely give you a muffin top.
11/11/2012 12:48:52 PM Report Abusewant it even healthier, lower carbs, use almond flour!
5/10/2012 09:23:23 AM Report AbuseI replace the oil with applesauce. Makes a really moist muffin!
5/16/2010 10:08:49 AM Report Abuseyummy!!
3/28/2010 05:39:34 PM Report AbuseThese were excellent. Almost as good as a bakery
2/24/2010 06:24:33 PM Report Abuse