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Healthy Strawberry Muffins Recipe

Healthy Strawberry Muffins Recipe
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These Healthy Strawberry Muffins combine fresh strawberries with wholemeal and all-purpose flours, sweetened naturally with honey, and enriched with yogurt and coconut oil for a moist, nutritious treat. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness and wholesome ingredients with a refreshing hint of lemon zest and juice.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
  • Zest and juice of 1 organic lemon
  • Fresh strawberries (To serve)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
  • 1 cup wholemeal flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • A pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup honey

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line a large 12-cup muffin tin with paper cups to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal.
  2. Coat Strawberries with Flour: In a medium bowl, toss the chopped strawberries with 1/2 cup of the all-purpose flour. This step helps prevent the strawberries from sinking to the bottom of the muffins during baking.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of all-purpose flour, wholemeal flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then add the plain yogurt, melted coconut oil, honey, and the zest and juice of the lemon. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a whisk just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the muffin texture tender.
  6. Fold in Strawberries: Carefully fold in the strawberry and flour mixture, ensuring the fruit does not get mushy; this keeps the muffins light with fresh strawberry bursts.
  7. Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Serve with fresh strawberries for an extra fruity flavor and enjoy your healthy treat!

Notes

  • To keep the muffins fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose and wholemeal flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend.
  • If honey is not preferred, pure maple syrup can be used as a natural sweetener alternative.
  • This recipe can be doubled easily and muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.
  • Do not over-mix the batter as it can lead to dense muffins and mushy strawberries.

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Keywords: healthy strawberry muffins, wholemeal muffins, honey sweetened muffins, yogurt muffins, lemon zest muffins, fresh strawberry baking

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