APPLE & FIG BUCKWHEAT MUFFINS (VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE)

A vegan and gluten free recipe from our new supplier of figs, @garlicgirls from Mt Martha.

2 tbsp ground flax seed

1¾ cup non-dairy milk

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp apple sauce (flesh from approx 2 baked apples, optional)

1 tsp vanilla essence (optional)

Stir through all these WET MIX ingredients in a jug/bowl and leave to stand.

1½ cups buckwheat flour (or flour of choice)

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp salt

4 ripe figs, mashed

4 Tbsp fig jam (or other jam of choice)

Stir through all DRY mix ingredients in a large bowl.

Stir WET ingredients into DRY ingredients until well combined. Spoon mix into silicone mould muffin trays (don't overfill each tray). Dollop 1 tsp of fig jam on top of each muffin (optional). Bake at approx 170 degrees for approx 20-30 mins (until risen and golden glow on top)

Recipe adapted by @lucystegley from #BraveNewMeal by @badmannersfood & @mdavisfoods.