Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup dried millet, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin pan with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine millet, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and melted butter.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in walnuts and cranberries, if desired.
- Fill prepared muffin cups about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Per muffin)
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 9g (14% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g (8% DV)
- Cholesterol: 55mg (18% DV)
- Sodium: 290mg (12% DV)
- Carbohydrates: 36g (12% DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 4g (16% DV)
- Sugar: 10g (11% DV)
- Protein: 7g (14% DV)
Dish Characteristics:
- Dense and moist
- Nutty flavor from the millet
- Sweetened with a touch of granulated sugar
- Optional add-ins for extra texture and flavor
- Can be served as breakfast, snack, or dessert
User Comments:
- "These muffins are so delicious and filling! I love the combination of millet and whole wheat flour."
- "I added some dried blueberries to my muffins, and they turned out amazing. They're perfectly sweet and have a great texture."
- "I'm not a big fan of millet, but these muffins were surprisingly good. They're moist and have a nice nutty flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to rinse the millet thoroughly before using to remove any bitterness.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
- If you don't have a muffin pan, you can bake these muffins in a 9x9 inch baking dish for about 25-30 minutes.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, jam, or honey.
