LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2017

FLAVOURS  SEEDS OF GREATNESS

⅓ cup (80 mL) liquid honey 2 tbsp (30 mL) grated fresh ginger TOPPING 2 tbsp (30 mL) raw sunflower seeds 1 tbsp (15 mL) raw shelled hemp seeds 1 tsp (5 mL) whole or ground flax seeds

Sunflower seeds, hemp seeds and flax seeds add flavour, protein, omegas and crunch to these satisfying muffins. The honey and yo- gurt add moisture and a great taste, too, es- pecially with the fragrant punch of fresh gin- ger. Serve spread with softened butter, jam or marmalade. ½ cup (125 mL) raw sunflower seeds 1¼ cups (310 mL) whole-wheat flour 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour ¼ cup (60 mL) raw shelled hemp seeds ¼ cup (60 mL) ground flax seeds 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder ½ tsp (2 mL) baking soda ½ tsp (2 mL) salt 1 egg ⅓ cup (80 mL) granulated sugar 1½ cups (375 mL) plain yogurt (not fat-free or Greek) ⅓ cup (80 mL) butter, melted or vegetable oil

ingredients and stir just until evenly moist- ened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan, dividing equally. 5 For the topping, combine raw sunflower seeds, hemp seeds and flax seeds in a small bowl; sprinkle on top of batter. 6 Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and tops spring back when lightly touched. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely. Makes 12 muffins WHAT TO SERVE  Forty Creek Spike Honey Spiced LCBO 397109, $28.95  Henry of Pelham Select Late Harvest Vidal VQA LCBO 395228, 375 mL, $19.95

1 Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper or parchment liners. 2 Spread sunflower seeds on a pie plate or baking sheet. Bake for about 8 minutes, stir- ring twice, or until seeds are lightly golden and toasted. Let cool. 3 Combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, toasted sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl; whisk to blend well. 4 In another bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, yogurt, butter, honey and ginger. Pour over dry

THREE-SEED GINGER HONEY MUFFINS

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