Macadamia & Pineapple Muffins

Submitted by Sonya01

"for future lunch box treats * To chop macadamias, pulse briefly in a food processor - take care not to chop too finely."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 12 muffins

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups self-raising flour, sifted
• 1⁄2 cup raw sugar, plus
• 1 tablespoon raw sugar, extra
• 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 125 g unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra to serve
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 440 g canned crushed pineapple in juice, well-drained
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• low-fat yogurt, to serve

directions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (not fan-forced).
2. Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper cases.
3. Place flour and sugar in a large bowl with half the macadamias, then set aside.
4. Melt butter with honey in a small saucepan over low heat. When melted, remove from heat and add the buttermilk and pineapple.
5. Stir to combine, then add egg. Make a well in centre of dry ingredients and pour in buttermilk mixture. Fold in to just combine, then pour mixture into muffin pan.
6. Combine remaining nuts with extra tablespoon of raw sugar and sprinkle over the muffins. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
8. Serve warm with extra honey and yoghurt, or dust with icing sugar if desired.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Made these for a breakfast treat along with a pineapple smoothie I've made before, & THESE MUFFINS ARE JUST GREAT! Spread with some fat-free vanilla yogurt & a dab of honey, they couldn't be better! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my partners in the Aus/NZ Recipe Swap #22]