Mystery Box Muffins
Number of Portions
8 Servings
Ingredients
150g (5.3 oz) self-raising flour
100g (3.5 oz) caster sugar
2 medium eggs
100ml (3.4 fl oz) vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
100ml (3.4 fl oz) milk
Optional Extra Ingredients
50g (1.7 oz) chocolate chips
75g (2.6 oz) blueberries
1 ripe banana, mashed
Zest of 1 lemon
Preparation & Cooking Time
30 minutes
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and sugar.
3. Beat the eggs lightly and mix them into the flour mixture.
4. Stir in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Fold in any of the optional extra ingredients, if using.
6. Spoon the mixture into muffin tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow to cool for a few minutes in the tins before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Equipment Needed
Muffin tin
Large mixing bowl
Wooden spoon or electric mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Wire rack
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Approximately 210 calories (without optional ingredients)
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 20mg