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Swede and Ginger Muffins (Swuffins)
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Swede and Ginger Muffins (Swuffins)

Swede might sound like an odd ingredient to put into a sweet muffin, but I promise you it works. Behold, the SWUFFIN. I am a huge fan of adding some form of vegetable to my bakes. This approach often allows you to remove the gluten-rich flour element and increase the fibre content of the recipe all in one foul swoop. I also find that the winter season can be quite swede-heavy, particularly if you are a recipient of a veg box. And let’s face it, one swede goes a long way and it can all get a bit samey. So, I experimented with this recipe and it came out top trumps.

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Apple Granola Squares
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Apple Granola Squares

I LOVE a flapjack, but let’s be honest, the tastiest flapjacks are the ones that are full of butter and golden syrup. I wanted to find a flapjack-style bake that had a bit more variety in it, and wouldn’t be quite as sugary. These apple granola slices are accidentally vegan and gluten free, and they’re great for a weekday snack. I’ve added a mixture of seeds and currents to mine, but they would also taste great with nuts or other dried fruit.

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