Almond Orange Muffins

Almond orange muffin enhance mood of a perfect brunch and are also refreshing in breakfast with tint of orange blended in muffin.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup wheat germ, divided
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vanilla milk
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup almond oil
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 cup slivered almonds, roasted

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin pan with paper muffin cups.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt into a bowl
3. Stir in 3/4 cup wheat germ, and set aside
4. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, juice, sugar and oil.
5. Add dry ingredients all at once and stir lightly until liquid is absorbed; batter should be lumpy.
6. Stir in orange zest and 3/4 cup almonds.
7. Divide batter among muffin cups and sprinkle tops with remaining almonds and wheat germ.
8. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Remove from pan and let cool. Serve with almond butter or “cream cheese.”

Almond orange muffin enhance mood of a perfect brunch and are also refreshing in breakfast with tint of orange blended in muffin.