Jan 25, 2010

Chocolate Orange Cardamom Muffins

by theUngourmet

makes about 14 muffins


3 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tbsp orange zest
1/2 cup Greek style plain yogurt
3/4 cup canola oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup ground golden flax seed
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt


Spray oil muffin pan. Set aside.

In a large bowl combine the eggs, orange juice, zest, yogurt, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.

In another bowl combine the flour, flax, cocoa, sugar, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until combined.

Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir just until combined.

Fill muffins cups almost full. Bake at 375 degrees for 16-18 minutes. Cool completely before adding glaze.

Honey Citrus Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp orange juice
1 tsp vanilla
1-2 tsp orange zest

Combine ingredients. You may have to play around with the orange juice and sugar until you achieve a honey-like consistency.

Spread glaze on top of each muffin.