Macadamia and Raspberry Cafe-Style Muffins

macadamia nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Prepare a Texas style muffin tin.

In a large bowl, mix together self-raising flour, extra baking powder, caster sugar, and a hint of salt.

In another bowl, combine macadamia oil, sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and eggs; whisk together.

Add the zest of 2 limes to the wet ingredients.

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon, being careful not to overmix.

Fold in 2 cups of fresh raspberries and most of the macadamia nuts, reserving some for topping.

Fill the muffin tin about 3/4 full with the batter.

Top with reserved macadamia nuts and raspberries.

Bake for about 25 minutes, checking with a skewer for doneness.

Dust with icing sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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