Description
Dandelion muffins bring unexpected garden charm right to your breakfast table with wild-foraged flowers turning ordinary baking into a delightful countryside adventure. Gather fresh dandelion petals and watch these simple muffins become a surprising culinary treat that connects you directly to nature’s sweetest offerings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup dandelion flower petals
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup coconut oil, warmed to a liquid
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 egg
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or paper liners.
- Combine 1 ½ cups flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ cup sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk 1 egg, 1 cup milk, ¼ cup honey, and ¼ cup liquid coconut oil in a separate bowl until completely smooth.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined – your batter should look slightly lumpy.
- Carefully fold 1 cup dandelion flower petals into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Scoop the batter into each muffin cup, filling them about ⅔ full to allow room for rising.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar across the muffin tops for a sweet, crispy finish.
- Bake at 375°F for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Check dandelion petals carefully for any bugs or debris before adding to the batter, ensuring a clean and safe ingredient.
- Chop the petals finely to distribute them evenly throughout the muffins and prevent large clumps in each bite.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan version, which will maintain similar moisture and sweetness.
- Let muffins cool completely before removing from the tin to prevent breaking and preserve their delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg