Cinnamon Maple Hemp Muffins

Time: 30 mins.

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts, divided
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp. “ 1 tbsp. cinnamon
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• ¼ tsp. sea salt
• 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 6 dates
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon maple extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Stir together ¼ cup Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts and other dry ingredients then set aside.
3. In a blender, combine all wet ingredients and blend until dates break down and mixture is smooth, about 1-2 minutes. If you have firm dates, soak them first until more malleable.
4. Gently stir wet mixture into dry until combined.
5. Divide into 12 greased or lined muffin tins.
6. Top with remaining ¼ cup Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts.
7. Bake at 400°F for 8-15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let cool and enjoy or cover and refrigerate or freeze for later!