Treat yourself to a batch of these delicious and nutritious cornmeal millet poppy seed muffins. These muffins are easy to make and are packed with wholesome ingredients like cornmeal, millet, and poppy seeds. They are perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack on the go. The combination of cornmeal and millet gives these muffins a slightly crunchy texture, while the poppy seeds add a delightful nutty flavor. Enjoy these muffins warm with a spread of butter or your favorite jam.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup millet flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, millet flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, honey, and eggs.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the poppy seeds.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Interesting Facts
Cornmeal is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes, including muffins, breads, and pancakes.
Millet is a gluten-free grain that is rich in fiber and protein, making it a nutritious addition to these muffins.
Poppy seeds not only add a unique flavor to these muffins, but they are also a good source of essential minerals like calcium, iron, and zinc.