Wheat Germ Muffins

Quite simply these are a basic muffin with substance and the apple wedges on top dresses up these otherwise plain muffins. However under the radar these muffins may be they are a healthy alternative and one that will be enjoyed with just about anything. 

Wheat Germ Muffins

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1 cup unbleached all purpose flour

1/2 cup wheat Germ

1/2 cup cornmeal

1 tablespoon ground flax seed

2 tablespoons coconut sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg, beaten 

1 cup milk

1/4 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled

apple wedges, thinly sliced 

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a muffin tin with paper baking cups or reusable silicone baking cup liners. Set aside.

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, wheat germ, cornmeal, ground flax seed, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients. 

In another bowl combine together the egg, milk and melted butter; add all at once to the flour mixture. Stir just until moistened; the batter should be a bit lumpy.    

Fill the lined muffin cups with batter and place a few thinly sliced apple wedges into the tops of each muffin and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until muffins are lightly brown. Serve warm with a little bit butter. 

Notes: you could add grated apple to the muffin batter. 


Hope everyone had a nice weekend. - JD