Apple & Mandarin Muffins

Nutritious muffins can be a great breakfast or snack on the run and they are also great for kids. Mandarins contain a high level of Vitamin C and can also help to lower blood pressure. 

Ingredients:

• 350g self-raising wholemeal flour
• 1 apple, roughly grated (skin on)
• 2 mandarins, roughly chopped (remove seeds as you chop them)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 free range eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 170°C fan forced.
2. Combine chopped mandarins, grated apple, chia seeds, olive oil, orange juice, vanilla, baking powder, honey and eggs into a mixing bowl.
3. Add flour and mix well while pushing down on the fruit with spoon.
4. Spoon muffin mix into prepared muffin tins.
5. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until cooked through. Enjoy!

Serves 12