Lemon & Nigella Seed Muffins

Lemon & Nigella Seed Muffins

 
Ingredients 

• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¾ cup almond milk
• 8 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp Hab Shifa Black Seeds
• 2 ½ cups almond meal
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp bicarbonate soda

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. 
2. Place the coconut oil in a bowl and microwave for one minute until melted.
3. Remove bowl and add the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, vanilla extract, black seeds and almond meal, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda.
4. Mix well, adding a splash of milk if too dry.
5. Transfer the mixture between muffin cases in a muffin tin.
6. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until risen or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.

• Accredited nutritionist and Hab Shifa ambassador, Faye James has developed a family-friendly, nutrient-rich recipe great for any occassion for the family to enjoy. 

• The Lemon and Nigella seed muffins have got a secret superfood ingredient to help boost your immunity – Black Seed. Black Seed pertains many health benefits as it's high in antioxidants and rich in thymoquinone, which has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

• According to Faye "Black Seed has a delicious robust flavour that's slightly bitter and spicy. It's often compared to cumin seed, onion and oregano but has a nuttier flavour."