Flourless almond-blueberry muffins for a healthy treat

Ingredients for Flourless almond-blueberry muffins

• 300 g almond meal

• 5 ml ground cinnamon

• 5 large eggs, separated

• 70 g caster sugar

• 5 ml vanilla extract

• 120 ml unsweetened applesauce

• 2.5 g kosher salt

• 200 g blueberries, rinsed

• sliced almonds, for sprinkling (optional)

• demerara sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

How to make Flourless almond-blueberry muffins

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan 160°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tray with paper liners.

2. Whisk the almond meal and cinnamon together in a medium bowl; set aside.

3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla until pale and doubled in size, about 3 minutes.

4. Add the almond meal mixture and applesauce to the egg yolk mixture, stirring just to combine.

5. In another large bowl, using the electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.

6. Gently add half of the egg white mixture to the almond meal mixture and fold to combine. Then add the remaining egg white mixture and fold until just combined.

7. Gently fold in the blueberries.

8. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and top with flaked almonds and demerara sugar.

9. Bake the muffins for 25–30 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and a tester inserted into the centre comes out clean.

10. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack and let cool in the tray for at least 10 minutes before serving.

11. The muffins can be made up to 3 days in advance; store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.