Collagen boosting orange almond muffins with strawberry chia jam
My tired face and snack snackity needs at the moment make these scrumptious Orange and Almond Muffins boosted with collagen the ultimate snack/breakfast recipe go to. They’re rich in essential fats from almonds, plus plenty of protein from eggs and enriched with @healthycareau Beauty Collagen Powder which contains high quality, active ingredients Verisol Bioactive Collagen Peptides, Grape Seed, Blood Orange & Vitamin C, to support skin health, elasticity and collagen formation from within. Because I know you’re looking at these (and the juicy Strawberry Chia Jam to go with them) thinking “gimme some of that goodness!” I’ve popped the recipe below.
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COLLAGEN BOOSTING ORANGE ALMOND MUFFINS WITH STRAWBERRY CHIA JAM
Gluten free : Dairy Free
Makes 9 muffins + 1 cup jam
Muffins:
4 free range eggs
3 tablespoons (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup (85ml) maple syrup
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
3 tablespoons HEALTHY CARE COLLAGEN POWDER
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder (gluten free)
pinch sea salt
2 cups (250g) almond meal
Strawberry chia jam:
1 cup fresh or frozen + defrosted strawberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 tablespoons chia seeds
MAKE THE JAM: Place strawberries, orange zest and vanilla in a small saucepan on medium heat. As the strawberries warm, use a fork and mash them around the saucepan to break them up and release juices, mash them to a consistency you would like to eat them as a jam. Remove from heat and add chia seeds – if using fresh strawberries add 1 – 1.5 tablespoons if using frozen and defrosted strawberries use 2 tablespoons. Mix together and set aside to cool, set and become a healthier take on jam.
MAKE THE MUFFINS: Heat oven to 175C and grease or line 9x 1/2 cup muffin tin with oil or patty cake wrappers. In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs, oil, maple and zest. Add HEALTHY CARE COLLAGEN POWDER, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and almond meal and mix with a wooden spoon. Divide between the 9 muffin cases and place in oven to bake for 16-18 minutes (check the top of the muffin springs back when gently touched). Cool in tin for 15 minutes then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and top with chia jam for a delicious collagen boosting breakfast or snack!
