Almond and Prune Muffins

Almond and Prune Muffins

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

231kcal

Sugar

Sugar

6g

Fat

Fat

0g

Fiber

Fiber

2g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

5g

Protein

Protein

6g

Carbs

Carbs

18g

Sodium

Sodium

217mg

Ingredients

- 290g / 10.23oz Pitted prunes in apple juice
- 115ml / 3.88fl oz Apple juice or purée
- 80g / 2.82oz ground Ground almonds
- 2 tbsp heaped Milled flaxseeds
- 120g / 4.23oz self-raising Self-raising flour
- 1 tbsp Maple or fruit syrup
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 3 tsp Almond extract
- 1 tsp pure Pure vanilla extract
- 3 Eggs or chia eggs
- 2 tbsp Milk of your choice
- 70g / 2.47oz melted Unsalted butter or coconut oil

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan (200°C/400°F).
2. Add 290g / 10.23oz pitted prunes in apple juice to a large bowl and break up slightly.
3. Add 115ml / 3.88fl oz apple juice or purée, 80g / 2.82oz ground almonds, 2 heaped tbsp milled flaxseeds, 120g / 4.23oz self-raising flour, 1 tbsp maple or fruit syrup, 1 tsp baking powder, 3 tsp almond extract, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 3 eggs or chia eggs, 2 tbsp milk of your choice, and 70g / 2.47oz melted unsalted butter or coconut oil.
4. Stir until just combined.
5. Divide the mixture between muffin cases.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes for large muffins or 14-16 minutes for mini muffins.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

7% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

15% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

0% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

15% of RDI

Folate

Folate

43% of RDI

Good to know

When babies start to move onto solid foods, fruits such as prunes can help with constipation, as they have a natural laxative effect. If concerned, seek professional advice.