Almond croissant-inspired breakfast muffins

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Almond croissant-inspired breakfast muffins

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Try this healthy breakfast muffin recipe, inspired by almond croissants, by Emily English, AKA @emthenutritionist. “A high-protein, high-fibre breakfast muffin with a gorgeous hidden centre of oozy almond butter. They’re perfect for prepping, taking on the go or enjoying as a sweet treat,” says Emily. “These muffins pack in high-quality protein, heart-healthy fats, natural sweetness and plenty of fibre, making them a perfectly balanced treat.”
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Try this healthy breakfast muffin recipe, inspired by almond croissants, by Emily English, AKA @emthenutritionist. “A high-protein, high-fibre breakfast muffin with a gorgeous hidden centre of oozy almond butter. They’re perfect for prepping, taking on the go or enjoying as a sweet treat,” says Emily. “These muffins pack in high-quality protein, heart-healthy fats, natural sweetness and plenty of fibre, making them a perfectly balanced treat.”
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Emily English
Emily English, AKA @emthenutritionist, has taken Instagram by storm with her viral recipes that combine healthy benefits with off-the-scale deliciousness.

35MIN

Total time

Ingredients

Servings
6
110 g
ground almonds
60 g
rolled oats
1 tbsp
M&S milled flaxseeds
1 tsp
baking powder
1/2 tsp
ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp
salt
200 g
M&S Remarksable Value full fat natural cottage cheese
2 tbsp
M&S pure honey
1
M&S large free-range egg
1 tsp
almond extract
1 tbsp
olive oil
6 tsp
M&S smooth almond butter
6 tsp
flaked almonds
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step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 3. Line a muffin tray with 6 cases.
step 2
Blitz the oats (60 g) in a food processor until they have a flour-like consistency.
step 3
In a bowl, mix the ground almonds (110 g), oats, flaxseeds (1 tbsp), baking powder (1 tsp), cinnamon (1/2 tsp), and salt (1/4 tsp).
step 4
Blend the cottage cheese (200 g) until smooth in a blender. Add the honey (2 tbsp), egg (1), almond extract (1 tsp), and olive oil (1 tbsp) and blend again until smooth.
step 5
Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until fully combined.
step 6
Spoon a little batter into each muffin case, add 1 tsp almond butter (6 tsp) to the centre then cover with more batter.
step 7
Sprinkle flaked almonds (6 tsp) on top of each muffin.
step 8
Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden and risen. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to three days.
step 8 Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden and risen. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to three days.

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