Almond and Orange MuffinsSometimes I feel that my culinary tastes are those of an older woman hahaha. If you make me choose between Nutella or almond muffins, without doubt, I will choose the ones with the almond. I think most people my age would choose the ones with the Nutella. That’s why I say that I have “old” tastes. Almond and Orange Muffins.One of my favorite combinations are almonds with orange. When I was preparing these muffins, I was drooling just by the smell of the orange zest and the toasted sliced almonds. Almond and Orange MuffinsAlthough one of the ingredients for the recipe is olive oil, the flavor is imperceptible in the final product. In fact, olive oil was one of the reasons why I decided to make these muffins. I think this ingredient gives a moisty touch to the muffin bread, no dry crumbles that get stuck in the throat. Almond and Orange MuffinsI love having homemade muffins! I know they don’t fit in the category of healthy eating, but I’ve always thought that it is much better to eat something that uses real ingredients rather than “healthy” or “diet” products full of chemicals. Almond and Orange MuffinsIn three months I get married, so I have to control what I eat if I want to fit into my wedding dress. The problem is that I’m a compulsive eater when I’m anxious. So I decided to make these muffins to calm my sweet tooth. I cut them in half, and each day I eat only one half.  There are other people living in my house, so I think the muffins won’t last for very long, because they are delicious!  

Almond and Orange Muffins
Yields 12
HIGH ALTITUDE BAKING
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Ingredients
  1. 114 gr (4.02 oz) sugar
  2. Zest of one orange
  3. 3 eggs
  4. ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  5. ⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  6. ¼ cup extra light olive oil
  7. 3 Tablespoons natural Greek yogurt
  8. ¾ teaspoon almond extract
  9. 126 gr (4.44 oz) flour
  10. 100 gr (3.53 oz) almond flour
  11. ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  12. ¼ teaspoon salt
  13. ⅓ cup sliced almonds, toasted, for garnishing
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl mix the sugar with the orange zest. (You can make this step one day ahead, so the orange oils impregnated the sugar and give it a more intense flavor)
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease with baking spray 12 silicon muffin molds or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. In a small bowl mix together orange juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt and almond extract.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, almond flour, baking powder and salt.
  5. With an electric mixer, beat the eggs and the orange scented sugar until pale and thick, around 3 minutes. Add the juice-olive oil mixture. Mix well. Change to a spatula and fold the flour mixture until just mixed.
  6. Fill muffin molds, almost to the top of its capacity. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly among all muffins tops.
  7. Bake muffins for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool for 10 minutes.
  8. Enjoy!
Adapted from Giada’s Feel Good Food: My Healthy Recipes and Secrets
Adapted from Giada’s Feel Good Food: My Healthy Recipes and Secrets
Sweet Cannela https://www.sweetcannela.com/

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