Name: Beetroot muffins with raisins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 500g beetroot; 200g raisins or sultanas; 50g soft unrefined cane sugar; 300g self-raising flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 150ml sunflower oil; 3 medium eggs

Beetroot muffins with raisins

6 Apr 2015

by Dinna

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Background

These tasty muffins are dairy-free and made with very little sugar as the beets and raisins provide enough sweetness. They can be made with whole-wheat flour or any gluten-free flour - these will be even more healthy. The muffins are perfect for kids and those adults who are health-conscious.

Ingredients

500g beetroot
200g raisins or sultanas
50g soft unrefined cane sugar
300g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
150ml sunflower oil
3 medium eggs

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a muffin tin with paper cases.
Grate or shred the beetroot coarsely.
In a large mixing bowl mix the grated beets with the raisins, flour, baking powder, sugar and cinnamon.
In another bowl beat the eggs and gradually add the oil - pour this into the beetroot mixture and mix well.
Spoon the batter into the muffin cases (paper or silicon) and bake for 20-25 minutes .
Transfer the muffins onto a wire rack to cool.