Healthy Pear Muffins

Since it’s pear season, and especially if you happen to have pears growing in your own garden like I do, it’s the perfect time to put them to good use in a healthy pear muffin recipe that the whole family will love. These muffins are not only moist and delicious but also refined sugar-free, making them a wholesome choice for kids and grown-ups alike. Packed with the natural sweetness of pears, oats, and honey, they’re a perfect nutritious treat for breakfast or a snack. Plus, they’re easy to make and full of healthy ingredients!

Healthy Pear Muffins

Makes 12

Ingredients:

• 2 medium (250g) ripe pears (if you get them organic and local, don't peel them as peel contains additional fibre)

• 1 tsp of cinnamon

• 1/3 tso of cardamom

• 1 cup of rolled oats

• ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

• 3/4 cup (175g) of Greek yogurt

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup almond flour (you can also use wholewheat flour)

• 1 tbsp of chia seeds

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• ¼ cup melted butter

• ¼ cup walnuts (chopped)

• 1 tablespoon honey (or to taste)

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners and grease with butter or you can use silicone muffin cups like I did.

2. Prepare the oats and chia seeds: In a small bowl, mix the rolled oats, chia seeds with the milk and Greek yoghurt. Let it soak for about 10 minutes to soften.

3. Chop the pears: Chop up the pears into small pieces, keeping the skin but removing the core of the pears. Mix with cinnamon and cardamom.

4. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

5. Add dry ingredients: Stir in the almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt. Mix until just combined.

6. Fold in soaked oats, chia seeds, pears and walnuts: Gently fold in the soaked oats, chia seeds, chopped pears, and walnuts. The batter will be thick and chunky.

7. Spoon into muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.

8. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown.

9. Cool and enjoy: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a plate or wooden board to cool completely.

Tips:

• These muffins freeze well, so you can make a batch and store them for quick healthy snacks.

• For extra crunch, sprinkle a few additional walnuts on top of the muffins before baking.

  
  

These healthy pear muffins are a great source of fibre, healthy fats, and protein, making them perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack!

You can find more pear recipes in my blog here.