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Plum Muffins

Plum Muffins with yogurt and a hint of cinnamon, a delicious Autumn dessert recipe that is ready in well under 30 minutes. Beautifully light and moist, with perfectly soft ripe plums, these muffins are a celebration of Fall.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Romanian
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 217kcal

Ingredients

  • 285 g self-raising flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 2 cups plums, pitted and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 6 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, sift the flour, add the baking powder and granulated sugar, and mix to combine.
  • Separately, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt, add the yogurt, oil and vanilla extract, and give it a good stir.
  • Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to the plums, and use a spoon to mix well, so the plums can be well coated.
  • Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, and add the plums.
  • Use a spatula to incorporate everything.
  • Divide the batter between each muffin tin hole lined with paper cases.
  • Bake in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for 20-25 minutes until golden and well risen.
  • Leave to cool before serving.

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Notes

    • Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
    • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.
    • Do not overmix the batter, as the muffins won't rise much and will have a dense texture. Use a spatula to bring all the ingredients together gently, do not use a mixer for the batter.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg