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Berry Ricotta Muffins

Course Desserts & Sweets
Prep. Time 20 mins
Cooking Time 20 mins
Yields 15

Preparation
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Preparation

What You Need

1 cup (250 ml) whole wheat flour

1 cup (250 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (125 ml) oatmeal

1/4 cup (60 ml) wheat or

oat bran

2 tbsp (30 ml) ground flax seeds (optional)

1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder

1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda

1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt

1/2 cup (125 ml) soft butter

1/2 cup (125 ml) brown sugar

2 eggs

1 cup (250 ml) Canadian Ricotta cheese

1/2 cup (125 ml) milk

1 cup (250 ml) frozen berries

Honey & Ricotta spread:

1 cup (250 ml) Canadian Ricotta cheese

2 tbsp (30 ml) honey

Cinnamon to taste (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Grease and flour muffin moulds or line with paper cups.

In a large mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients and create a well in the middle.

In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and soft butter. Add eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each. Add Ricotta and milk, and mix.

Pour liquid mix gradually into dry preparation, mixing with a fork to ensure a homogenous texture. Add fruit and mix again.

Spread dough into muffin moulds and bake in oven centre 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out of muffin clean.

Meanwhile, prepare muffin spread. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with spread and sprinkled with cinnamon (optional) and accompanied with fresh fruit.

Tips

For tasty alternatives, try Mascarpone, Cream Cheese or Baker’s Cheese.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 242 Calories
Protein: 8 g
Carbohydrate: 27 g
Fat: 12 g
Fibre: 3.1 g
Sodium: 191 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 13 % / 144 mg
Phosphorus: 21 %
Magnesium: 16 %
Folate: 15 %
Thiamin: 13 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.