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ingredients
Berry Ricotta Muffins
1
cup whole wheat flour
1
cup unbleached all-purpose flour
½
cup oatmeal
¼
cup wheat or oat bran
2
Tbsp ground flax seeds (optional)
1
Tbsp baking powder
1
tsp baking soda
½
tsp salt
½
cup soft butter
½
cup brown sugar
2
eggs
1
cup Canadian Ricotta cheese
½
cup milk
1
cup frozen berries
Honey and Ricotta Spread
1
cup Canadian Ricotta cheese
2
Tbsp honey
Cinnamon to taste (optional)
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directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Step 2
Grease and flour muffin moulds or line with paper cups.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients and create a well in the middle.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and soft butter. Add eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each. Add Ricotta and milk, and mix.
Step 5
Pour liquid mix gradually into dry preparation, mixing with a fork to ensure a homogenous texture. Add fruit and mix again.
Step 6
Spread dough into muffin moulds and bake in oven centre 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out of muffin clean.
Step 7
Meanwhile, prepare muffin spread. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with spread and sprinkled with cinnamon (optional) and accompanied with fresh fruit.