GRANOLA MUFFINS

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) of all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon (15 mL) of cinnamon

1 tablespoon (15 mL) of baking powder

1 teaspoon (5 mL) of salt

2 cups (500 mL) of your favorite granola

2 eggs

1 cup (250 mL) of white sugar

1 cup (250 mL) of milk

½ cup (125 mL) of vegetable oil

1 tablespoon (15 mL) of pure vanilla extract

The zest and juice of 1 orange

 Directions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Turn on your convection fan if you have one. Line a muffin pan with paper liners.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Add half of the granola, gently stirring to preserve its texture. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla, and orange zest and juice. Pour the wet into the dry and stir the works together just until an even batter forms.

Evenly distribute the batter among the muffin cups. (Use two soupspoons to speed the process, one to scoop, one to scrape.) Evenly sprinkle the muffins with the remaining granola. Bake until risen and deliciously golden brown, 15 minutes or so. A toothpick inserted into the center should emerge clean and crumb-free. Turn muffins out of the pan and cool on racks.