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Giada's Olive Oil Muffins Recipe

These Olive Oil Muffins, inspired by Giada De Laurentiis, offer a surprisingly delicious twist on a classic! Who knew olive oil could create such a moist and flavorful muffin? This recipe uses egg whites for a lighter texture and allows for customization with your favorite milk (soy milk recommended!) and citrus zest (or juice!). Enjoy the delightful combination of zesty citrus and subtly sweet olive oil in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat! Easily adaptable using wheat flour or a blend.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 287.7 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Giada's Olive Oil Muffins

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How to Make Giada's Olive Oil Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 4 large egg whites until pale and fluffy (about 3 minutes with an electric mixer).
  4. Add the zest of 1 orange (or 1 tablespoon orange juice) and the zest of 1 lemon (or 1 tablespoon lemon juice) to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
  5. Beat in 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar followed by 1 cup soy milk (or milk of your choice).
  6. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil until fully incorporated.
  7. Gently fold in the dry ingredients (flour mixture) until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Roughly chop 1/2 cup almonds and fold them into the batter.
  9. Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining chopped almonds over the tops of the muffins.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

10g

Carbs

10g

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