Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Sweetcorn And Cheese Muffins

Makes 12 to 15 large muffins

2 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1½ cups cheddar cheese, grated
3 TBSP chopped fresh mixed herbs or 3 tsp dried mixed herbs (optional)
150g margarine or butter, melted
2 eggs
1 cup creamed sweetcorn
¼ cup milk

Set the oven to 180ºC.
Mix the dry ingredients together including the grated cheese and herbs.
Add the melted butter, egg and sweetcorn.
Add milk until a dropping consistency has been reached.
Bake for 15 minutes.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Health Crunchy Bars

These are great for lunchboxes (for kids or for adults) and to have in the biscuit tin. They are also really easy to make and have some healthy ingredients!

220g butter or margarine
3 TBSP golden syrup
1 cup flour
1 cup coconut
1 cup sugar
2 cups oats
1/3 cup dates, chopped
1/3 cup chopped nuts
1/8 cup or 2 TBSP sunflower seeds
1/8 cup or 2 TBSP sesame seeds

Set the oven to 150ºC.
Melt the margarine or butter slowly in a large pot on the stove.
Add the syrup.
Add the flour, coconut, sugar, oats, dates, nuts, and seeds.
Press into a baking tray.
Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown.