An anti inflammatory treat which is health supportive rather than health disruptive
Why we love it…
Apple contains a compound known as quercetin. This powerful polyphenol is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiviral. Ginger has the same properties as well as being a great source of iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and zinc. Perfectly balanced with the sweetness of dates, these muffins will be your go to treat for the colder months.
Ingredients (makes 8-10 muffins):
- 70g medjool dates
- 1/2tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 75ml hot water
- 150ml olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 2tsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 100g Doves Farm Organic wholemeal flour
- 80g porridge oats
- 2tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 100g carrots
- 200g apples (half grated, half cubed)
- 3tbsp kefir
- 50g walnuts
- Flaked almonds to top
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees (180 fan)
- Remove the stones from the dates and transfer to a small bowl. Add 1/2tsp bicarbonate of soda and 75ml hot water. Leave to soak for 10 minutes, then drain, reserving 2-3tsp of the liquid
- Blend the dates until you have a smooth paste, adding 1tsp of the reserved liquid at a time, as needed
- Whisk together the olive oil, eggs, honey, vanilla and date paste in a bowl
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, 1/2 the cinnamon and salt
- Peel and grate the carrots, ginger and half the apple. Set aside
- Peel and chop the remaining apple into small cubes. Add the cubed apple to a small bowl with the remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Mix until evenly coated
- Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients together. Once combined, add the kefir yoghurt, then the apple, carrot and ginger. Finally, add the walnuts broken into smaller pieces
- Spoon the batter into muffin cases, then sprinkle over a few flaked almonds
- Bake at 200 degrees for 5 minutes, then lower the temperature to 180 degrees and bake for a further 15 minutes, or until the muffins are starting to turn golden brown and a skewer comes out clean
Recipe and images by @the.happyolive on instagram
