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Nigella Christmas Muffins

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These delightful muffins, filled with spices and fruity flavors, are perfect for cozy festive mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 250 grams plain flour (all-purpose flour yields the best results)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (make sure it’s fresh!)
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (can be replaced with more baking powder)
  • 150 grams caster sugar (regular granulated sugar also works)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (freshly grated elevates the flavor)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg (going for fresh is always best!)
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 pieces clementines (substitute mandarins if preferred)
  • 200 milliliters full-fat milk (use plant-based milk for a dairy-free option)
  • 100 milliliters vegetable oil (unsalted butter, melted and cooled, is an alternative)
  • 1 piece egg (for a vegan option, use a flaxseed egg)
Add-ins and Topping
  • 150 grams dried cranberries (you can mix in raisins or blueberries too)
  • 50 grams demerara sugar (coarse sugar makes a great substitute)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, spices, and caster sugar.
  3. In another bowl, zest and juice the clementines. Add the milk, vegetable oil, and egg (or flaxseed egg) to this mixture and whisk until combined.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. Avoid over-mixing!
  5. Gently stir in the dried cranberries.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins, filling them about 3/4 full.
  2. Sprinkle demerara sugar over the tops of the muffins before baking.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Consider serving warm with honey or powdered sugar for a delightful experience.
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