LOW-FAT ALMOND MUFFINS

LOW-FAT ALMOND MUFFINS
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tried by  :   zaralovebaking...  (makes : 12 pcs)



Ingredients :

125  gm  unsweetened applesauce  (1/2 cup)
    4  eggs  (grade A/B)
125  gm  white sugar  (1/2 cup)
  90  gm  plain flour  (3/4 cup)
  90  gm  ground almonds  (3/4 cup)
 1/8  tsp  salt
 1/4  tsp  baking powder
 1/2  tsp  vanilla essence
 1/2  tsp  almond extract
Slice Almond (for garnish)


Method :

1.  Preheat oven to 180'C or 160'C fan-forced.
2.  In a large bowl, whisk in eggs, applesauce, vanilla essence and almond extract together.  Give it a good whisk for a minute until eggs are slightly frothy.
3.  Stir in sugar, ground almonds, baking powder and salt until well combined.
4.  Lastly, fold in plain flour.  Transfer into muffin pan lined with paper liners.
5.  Scatter over some sliced almonds.
6.  Bake for about 25 minutes until done.

Notes  :  Use ground almonds instead of plain flour for gluten-free muffins..