LLN GLUTEN FREE CHRISTMAS CAKE MUFFINS
{ MADE WITH FESTIVE DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS, THESE MUFFINS WILL SMELL JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS WITH THEIR SCENT OF CINNAMON, NUTMEG AND VANILLA. }
{ INGREDIENTS }
3 large eggs
Zest of 1 orange
1/3 cup (85ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
1 1/4 cups (140g) almond meal
1/2 cup (75g) pitted and chopped dates
1/2 cup (80g) organic dried fruit (cherries, cranberries or saltanas)
1/4 cup (35g) slivered almonds + extra to decorate
2 tsp (6g) baking powder
1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (1g) vanilla bean powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg
{ METHOD }
Pre-heat fan-forced oven to 180°C.
In a mixing bowl combine eggs with orange zest and juice.
Mix in remaining ingredients and combine well.
Pour mixture into a greased muffin tray.
Sprinkle extra slivered almonds on top and bake in oven for 20 – 25 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
Recipe Tips: These muffins are a fun and healthy alternative to traditional Christmas cake and can be served as a treat or for your Christmas day dessert.
This recipe was designed by Brisbane nutritionist and recipe developer Casey-Lee Lyons from Live Love Nourish. For more healthy gluten free recipes please visit her website www.livelovenourish.com.au

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