four hot cross muffins

Biona's Healthy Easter Hot Cross Muffins

February 24, 2023

Biona's Healthy Easter Hot Cross Muffins

We're all for healthy spins on delicious classics, and Biona have whipped up just that, with these hot cross bun muffins - perfect for Easter! Double the flavour and none of the nasties of the shop bought kind, just good and wholesome ingredients that you can rely on.

      Ingredients:

      • 180g plain flour
      • 100g ground almonds
      • 2 teaspoons baking powder
      • ½ teaspoon sea salt
      • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
      • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
      • 60ml Biona Organic Agave Syrup
      • 80ml Biona Organic Extra Virgin olive oil
      • 2 organic eggs
      • 80ml almond milk or rice milk
      • 180g blueberries or finely diced apple
      • 80g icing sugar
      • 2 teaspoons water

      Method:

      1

      Preheat your oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Line a muffin tin with cases.

      2

      Combine flour, salt, cinnamon and baking powder into a bowl.

      3

      Add olive oil, vanilla, agave syrup, eggs and milk. Mix through until combined.

      4

      Gently fold in the blueberries or apples.

      5

      Spoon into 12 large prepared muffins tins.

      6

      Bake for 45 minutes or until firm to touch.

      7

      Remove from the oven and cool completely.

      8

      Place the icing sugar in a small bowl. Gradually stir in the water to make a thick icing. Place in a small sealable plastic bag. Cut 1 corner off the bag to make a small hole. Pipe a cross onto each muffin and set aside until the icing is set.

      9

      Serve and enjoy!