MACADAMIA & PINEAPPLE MUFFINS

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for future lunch box treats * To chop macadamias, pulse briefly in a food processor - take care not to chop too finely.

Provided by Sonya01

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups self-raising flour, sifted
1/2 cup raw sugar, plus
1 tablespoon raw sugar, extra
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
125 g unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey, plus extra to serve
1 cup buttermilk
440 g canned crushed pineapple in juice, well-drained
1 egg, lightly beaten
low-fat yogurt, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 190°C (not fan-forced).
  • Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper cases.
  • Place flour and sugar in a large bowl with half the macadamias, then set aside.
  • Melt butter with honey in a small saucepan over low heat. When melted, remove from heat and add the buttermilk and pineapple.
  • Stir to combine, then add egg. Make a well in centre of dry ingredients and pour in buttermilk mixture. Fold in to just combine, then pour mixture into muffin pan.
  • Combine remaining nuts with extra tablespoon of raw sugar and sprinkle over the muffins. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Serve warm with extra honey and yoghurt, or dust with icing sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 327.1, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 19.1, Protein 4.7

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