Aug
2012
{Recipe} Healthy Strawberry and Honey Muffins
This morning at breakfast time, I opened the fridge, only to have three punnets of strawberries stare back at me. I made a mental note to look up a recipe so I could use them up. Not too long after this, I made myself a cuppa and burned myself quite badly on the wrist with the kettle’s steam… silly me. I whisked Dora up and bundled her into the car to make a mad dash to the chemist. When I returned, there was a parcel on my door step. I ripped open the envelope to reveal a copy of Healthy Family, Happy Family by Karen Fischer that I had won over at Natural Aussie Families 
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Lunch has been and gone, my burn is feeling much better and I am sitting in the afternoon sun flicking through my lovely new book. To my excitement, there is a recipe that calls for a punnet of strawberries. The other ingredients are in my pantry or fridge and it’s super healthy! Yippee. The oven is on. Back soon.
Have a read of the recipe while I’m gone.
Strawberry and Honey Muffins (Happy Muffins) ~ Gluten-Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options
1 egg or equivalent egg substitute
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup of organic soy milk or milk of your choice (GF: malt-free soy milk)
1/4 cup rice bran oil (or light/flavourless olive oil)
1 1/2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour (or gluten free self-raising flour)
1/2 teaspoon bicarb soda (baking soda)
2 shakes (1/4 teaspoon cinnamon)
1 punnet (250g/9oz) strawberries, tops removed and diced
1 handful sultanas (golden raisins optional)
fine desiccated coconut
Preheat the oven to 180˚c (355˚F). Place paper patty pans into the holes on a 12-cup muffin tray (or alternatively, grease a 12 cup muffin tray). In a small food processor, blend the egg, honey and milk until smooth. Then, while the motor is running, open the chute and slowly drizzle in the oil and blend well until smooth and creamy.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, bicarb soda and cinnamon. Add the strawberries, sultanas and the wet ingredients and briefly stir with a wooden spoon until just mixed (don’t over-mix). Spoon the mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling high, and sprinkle with desiccated coconut (this gives them a gorgeous party look).
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until slightly golden on top. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes:
* These muffins will last in the freezer for up to three months
The verdict: Yum! Dora and I shared one that was still a touch warm. You can taste the honey and they are packed with fruit. My batch made eight so I’ll use a smaller muffin tray next time.
Kaz
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kate
August 27, 2012 at 4:45 pm (267 days ago)Yum!! Just looking at those make me hungry!!
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Kaz
August 28, 2012 at 10:46 am (266 days ago)Thanks for stopping by. I am off to visit you and return the blog love.
Claire
August 27, 2012 at 4:52 pm (267 days ago)Wow these sound and look so yummy
thanks for linking up to creative mondays
Kaz
August 27, 2012 at 4:57 pm (267 days ago)Thanks for hosting
Yes, they taste very nice!
Yvette @ DTlilsquirts
August 27, 2012 at 6:21 pm (267 days ago)they look very healthy and very yummy!!!!
Think my 3yr old would like these!!
you have been visited by a member of #teamIBOT
Kaz
August 28, 2012 at 10:45 am (266 days ago)I’m new to IBOT
I will frequent more regularly.
Claudia
August 27, 2012 at 9:16 pm (266 days ago)I am always on the lookout for new, tasty muffin recipes. Strawberries and honey are two of my favourite ingredients so I will definitely have to try this.
BTW, I have nominated you for a Leibster Award – check out the details on my blog.
http://lpcrafts.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/liebster-award-nomination.html
Kaz
August 27, 2012 at 9:55 pm (266 days ago)Thanks Claudia. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did. I put a few in the freezer to throw into Dora’s lunchbox too. Thanks too for the award
We are very flattered.
Heather Paulding
August 27, 2012 at 10:43 pm (266 days ago)Those muffins look delectable….yum yum!
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Kaz
August 28, 2012 at 10:22 am (266 days ago)Oh thanks for following. I shall return the blog lovin’
Jessica
August 28, 2012 at 2:00 am (266 days ago)Those look super yummy! I’m always on the look-out for healthy versions of sweets. Stopping by via S&S’s Manic Monday party. I’m having a hop at my blog today too if you’d like to link-up!
Kaz
August 28, 2012 at 7:42 am (266 days ago)Thanks for stopping by. They do taste yummy and not too sweet which is a nice change.
Thanks too for the invitation. I have visited your lovely blog. We’d love you to add your linky to our list. Have a great week.
Jessica
August 29, 2012 at 12:24 am (265 days ago)Thanks for linking up! I added my Meatless Monday hop and Sweet Saturday hop to your page, thanks for inviting me to do so
I’m now following via Networked Blogs 
Kaz
August 29, 2012 at 11:06 am (265 days ago)Thank you
Looking forward to linking up with you more often.
K@DragonflyMumma
August 28, 2012 at 9:54 am (266 days ago)Mmmmm these look yummy might just have to steal the recipe and make some
Kaz
August 28, 2012 at 10:21 am (266 days ago)Thanks. We really enjoyed them
I don’t feel as guilty eating them either. hehe
Rachel from Redcliffe Style
August 28, 2012 at 10:58 am (266 days ago)Yummy, what a great idea! I am always burning myself. My husband doesn’t even give me any sympathy for them anymore. Rachel x
for #TeamIBOT
Kaz
August 28, 2012 at 11:30 am (266 days ago)I think I try to do too many things at once
Thanks for visiting from team IBOT 
Kylez...aka...Mrs.P
August 28, 2012 at 11:34 am (266 days ago)Those sound really good, I am def gonna have to give them a try. Although without the sultanas. I’m not. Big fan of sultanas. Ad coz the hubby doesn’t like strawberries and they freeze for so long these would be perfect to make and take to work for my morning tea. Thanks for sharing!
Kaz
August 28, 2012 at 12:53 pm (266 days ago)You can use pear too for hubby
glad you like. Have a lovely week!
tahlia - the parenting files
August 28, 2012 at 8:05 pm (266 days ago)these looks so yummy and I am going to make them tomorrow. Thanks heaps x
Kaz
August 28, 2012 at 8:09 pm (266 days ago)I hope you enjoy them
Zanni, Heart Mama
August 28, 2012 at 9:34 pm (265 days ago)Yum. My daughter (me) would LOVE these! x
Kaz
August 28, 2012 at 9:56 pm (265 days ago)Yes, it can be difficult to share them.. Hehe. I always bake with good intentions but then sample too many
Amy
August 29, 2012 at 3:44 am (265 days ago)That book looks very interesting – right up my alley as I also blog about healthy recipes for kids. These muffins look great!
Found you through Boerman Ramblilngs
Amy @ Creative Kid Snacks
Kaz
August 29, 2012 at 11:07 am (265 days ago)Oh, I can’t wait to check out your blog. The book is great. Lots of useful info and healthy recipes.
jess@diaryofasahm
August 29, 2012 at 8:03 pm (265 days ago)My kids would love these, and anyway to smuggle extra fruit into their diet is a win with me!
Kaz
August 30, 2012 at 6:43 pm (264 days ago)Hubby liked them too and he’s a sweet-tooth
AmyB
August 31, 2012 at 5:46 pm (263 days ago)Hey Kaz! I’m so glad you liked the prize
I’m not a baker so that’s one recipe I haven’t tried, you make it look easy though and they look delish.
Thanks for entering! Amy @ naturalaussiefamilies.com.au
Kaz
August 31, 2012 at 7:58 pm (263 days ago)Thanks again Amy.
Love your blog!
Ali
September 3, 2012 at 10:26 am (260 days ago)Thank you so much for linking up last week at Recipe Sharing Monday. The new link party is now up and I’d love it if you joined us again. Have a great week!