1tablespoonBaking powderAlways use a knife to level off the measurement, or use just under tablespoon of powder
70gramsFlaked Almonds, plus a few tablespoon extraPlus a few tbsps extra to sprinkle on top of muffins
100gramsDark Chocolate drops/squares, plus a few tablespoon extraVegan, or otherwise if baking vegetarian muffins. If large chocolate buttons or squares then rough chop. The extra is to sprinkle on top of muffins.
2teaspoonAlmond essence
pinchSalt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180 Fan/ 200 Celsius/400 Fahrenheit/Gas 6
Prepare muffin tray with 12 paper cases
Sift flour, salt, baking powder and sugar into mixing bowl
Using a measuring jug, add milk, oil and almond essence. Mix well.
Tip the chocolate and flaked almonds into the flour and mix.
Create a little well in the flour mix and pour in liquid mix.
Mix through carefully and gently, until all combined. Don't overmix or mix fast!
Divide mix between the 12 paper cases. Mix will come up to the case top.
Scatter the extra chocolate pieces and almonds over the muffin mix.
Bake on the middle shelf of your oven. Never bake these muffins on the top shelf.
Muffins should be ready after 18-10 minutes. But baking time depends on your oven.
Muffins should be golden and well risen.
Cool in the tray.
Store in airtight container for up to 4 days. Wrap in foil to keep fresher for longer.
Notes
These muffins taste better the next day as the almond flavour settles and intensifies.
Though the muffins are still yummy straight from the oven!
I enjoyed one of the muffins for breakfast. But my kids love them for supper.