BUCKWHEAT AND AMARANTH MUFFINS

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The muffins available in most coffee shops and cafes are like oversize, unfrosted cupcakes: too sweet and too big. But muffins don't have to be cloying - a bit of natural sweetener is all that's required to make them taste like a treat. And they don't have to be calorie-laden confections. This week, you'll find it's possible to make muffins with a number of nutritious ingredients, particularly whole grains. Muffins made with buckwheat or cornmeal offer great taste and nourishment - without the feeling that you're chewing on rocks. Even if you don't think of yourself as a baker, take a stab at this week's recipes. They're easy and come together quickly. Of all the muffins I make, these have the most distinctive flavor.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup buckwheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup amaranth flour (you can make this by blending the amaranth in a spice mill; it does not have to be finely ground)
2 eggs
1/3 cup honey
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup blackberries tossed with 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees with the rack moved to the upper third of the oven. Oil or butter muffin tins. Sift together the whole-wheat and buckwheat flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the amaranth flour.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, honey, buttermilk, canola oil and vanilla extract. Using a whisk or a spatula, stir in the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined, but do not beat -- a few lumps are fine, but make sure there is no flour at the bottom of the bowl. Fold in the blackberries.
  • Spoon into muffin cups, filling them to just below the top (about 4/5 full). Place in the oven, and bake 25 minutes until lightly browned and well risen.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 224, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 236 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Nikki Mullins
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I've made these muffins several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious. I love the nutty flavor of the buckwheat and amaranth. They are also a great way to get some extra protein and fiber in your


Kani a Aziz
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These muffins are amazing! They are so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of buckwheat and amaranth. They are also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Khawer Khan
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I made these muffins this morning and they were delicious! They are so moist and flavorful. I love the nutty flavor of the buckwheat and amaranth. They are also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Muhammad Jawiad
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These muffins are really good! They are moist and flavorful. I love the combination of buckwheat and amaranth. They are also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Mia Gonzales
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I've made these muffins several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious. I love the nutty flavor of the buckwheat and amaranth. They are also a great way to get some extra protein and fiber in your


Jason Cheng
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These muffins are amazing! They are so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of buckwheat and amaranth. They are also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Gilbert Rono
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I made these muffins this morning and they were delicious! They are so moist and flavorful. I love the nutty flavor of the buckwheat and amaranth. They are also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Obed Nsiawu
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These muffins are really good! They are moist and flavorful. I love the combination of buckwheat and amaranth. They are also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


romactgms ms
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I've made these muffins several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious. I love the nutty flavor of the buckwheat and amaranth. They are also a great way to get some extra protein and fiber in your


Manoj Chaudhry
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These muffins are amazing! They are so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of buckwheat and amaranth. They are also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Bryce Miller
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I made these muffins this morning and they were delicious! They are so moist and flavorful. I love the nutty flavor of the buckwheat and amaranth. They are also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Brandon Van Huyssteen
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These muffins are really good! They are moist and flavorful. I love the combination of buckwheat and amaranth. They are also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdiwali Warsame
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I've made these muffins several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious. I love the nutty flavor of the buckwheat and amaranth. They are also a great way to get some extra protein and fiber in your


Dylan Pirihi
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These muffins are amazing! They are so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of buckwheat and amaranth. They are also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Ana Costa
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I made these muffins this morning and they were delicious! They are so moist and flavorful. I love the nutty flavor of the buckwheat and amaranth. They are also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Sithobekile Mapakela
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These muffins are really good! They are moist and flavorful. I love the combination of buckwheat and amaranth. They are also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Ailin Sheykhzadeh
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I've made these muffins several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious. I love the nutty flavor of the buckwheat and amaranth. They are also a great way to get some extra protein and fiber in your


Rutanywana Masood
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These muffins are amazing! They are so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of buckwheat and amaranth. They are also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


A Ghaffar9 Ghaffar9
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Delicious and healthy! I made these muffins this morning and they were a hit with my family. The buckwheat and amaranth give them a nice nutty flavor and they are really filling. I will definitely be making these again.