These pear muffins are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe pears with wholesome ingredients like oats, spelt flour, and warming spices. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a healthy dessert, they’re lightly sweetened with honey and rich in fiber and healthy fats from ground flax and ghee.
If you're following Metabolic Balance principles, this recipe is easily adjustable! Swap the spelt flour for rye flour, omit the honey, and rely on the sweetness of the ripe pears. The result is equally delicious and perfectly aligned with metabolic health goals.
Ingredients:
1 cup spelt flour
½ cup rolled oats, plus extra for sprinkling
2 large ripe pears, peeled and diced or pureed
2 large organic eggs
3 tbsp ghee (or substitute with butter or coconut oil)
¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based), more if needed.
2 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, honey, and ghee until well combined.
Stir in the diced or pureed pears.
In another bowl, mix the spelt flour, oats, baking powder, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups. Sprinkle with extra oats for a decorative touch.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the muffins in the pan for 5–10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Metabolic Balance Modifications
For a version that aligns with Metabolic Balance principles:
Feel free to experiment with variations:
Fat: Swap ghee with coconut oil for a plant-based option.
Spices: Replace cinnamon and nutmeg with cardamom, saffron, or ginger for a unique twist.
Texture: Top with oats, seeds, or a sprinkle of rye flakes for added crunch.
Flour: Use rye flour instead of spelt flour.
Sweetener: Skip the honey; rely on the natural sweetness of ripe pears.
Milk: Use unsweetened coconut milk, coconut water or water.
Optional Additions: Enhance with spices like cardamom, saffron, or ginger for variety.
More Information from Your Coach: I love topping these muffins with a touch of ghee—it adds richness and helps balance the meal perfectly if you’re following the Metabolic Balance plan. To complete a balanced meal, there are specific guidelines on how to pair your foods.
For example, I paired my rye muffin (grain) with eggs (protein), some vegetables, and pear (fruit). Together, this meal is packed with soluble and insoluble fiber, vitamins, and minerals from the fruits and veggies, keeping digestion healthy and providing essential nutrients. This combination ensures the meal is balanced, has a low glycemic index, and releases energy gradually until your next meal.
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