Ingredients

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1/2 cup quinoa flour (or wholemeal plain flour)
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup macadamia oil (or coconut or olive oil)
• 1 pear, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup macadamias, finely chopped (optional)

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and line a 12 hole regular muffins with paper cases. -

Step 2

Combine the flours, baking powder, cinnamon, rolled oats and brown sugar in a large bowl. -

Step 3

In a separate bowl mix together the eggs, buttermilk and oil. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold through the pear and macadamias being careful not to overmix. -

Step 4

Spoon into the muffin cases and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. -