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Chocolate & Almond Muffins

Yields8 ServingsTotal Time30 mins

These sumptuous muffins make an ideal lunchbox addition or mid afternoon treat.

CHOCOLATE & ALMOND MUFFINS

 30 ml MELTED PURE SPREAD
 140 g WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
 30 g COCOA POWDER
 1 tsp BAKING POWDER
 ½ tsp SALT
 8 tbsp GOLDEN SYRUP
 180 ml SOY MILK WITH A DASH OF VANILLA ESSENCE
 85 g CHOPPED ALMONDS
 8 WHOLE ALMONDS
1

Preheat oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4.

2

Grease eight muffin cups in a baking tray with Pure spread.

3

Sieve together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. In another bowl whisk the syrup, soy milk and Pure spread.

4

Add the syrup and Pure spread mixture to the flour mix and stir until you achieve a smooth batter.

5

Add the chopped almonds and stir again, being careful not to over mix the batter.

6

Spoon the mixture into the prepared cups, fill each cup to two thirds.

7

Add 1 whole almond on top of each muffin.

8

Bake for 18-20 minutes until the muffin top springs back when you press it.

9

Serve either warm or cold.

10

Tips: Delicious and decadent, these sumptuous muffins make an ideal lunchbox addition or mid-morning snack – they are even large enough to serve as a dessert or a breakfast treat!

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size

8