The grape and almond muffins are yogurt-based treats perfect for breakfast and snacks for the whole family. They are simple and genuine autumn desserts, made with natural yogurt and a few other ingredients. This makes them perfect also as a school snack or a sweet office treat.
I’ve enriched them with almond crumbs inside the batter and on top to add a crunchy note to these grape muffins.
These muffins are perfect for using up seasonal grapes. You can use what you have at home, although seedless grapes would be ideal. This way, you avoid removing seeds from the grapes and make preparation even faster. You won’t need much equipment: a bowl and electric beaters are enough, but if you prefer, you can use the Bimby. At the end of the recipe, you will also find the procedure for making the Bimby grape muffins.
As mentioned, they are easy and quick to make: in less than 45 minutes they will be ready to enjoy! Now let’s move on to the recipe and see together how to prepare these delicious grape and almond muffins. But first, I’ll leave you with some other delicious muffin recipes to try! If you like grapes, also try my grape and pistachio cake without butter!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Summer
- Energy 267.20 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 32.17 (g) of which sugars 15.83 (g)
- Proteins 6.07 (g)
- Fat 13.32 (g) of which saturated 1.59 (g)of which unsaturated 11.20 (g)
- Fibers 1.76 (g)
- Sodium 21.73 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 83 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Grape and Almond Muffins
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (or lemon or vanilla)
- 1/4 cup sunflower oil
- 1/2 lemon zest (grated)
- 3 oz white grapes (seedless – about 8-9 grapes)
- 1/2 packet baking powder
- 1/2 cup almond crumbs (or chopped almonds)
Tools to Prepare Grape Muffins
- Bowl
- Electric beaters
- Muffin tin
- Muffin liners
Steps to Prepare Grape Muffins
Let’s see together the procedure for these very easy grape muffins.
In a bowl, place the egg and sugar.
Beat with electric beaters at maximum speed for a few minutes.
You should obtain a light and fluffy mixture.
Add the grated lemon zest,
the yogurt
and the oil in a thin stream. Mix again to combine the ingredients.
Add the sifted flour and mix again until fully incorporated.
You will get a fairly dense batter.
Sift the baking powder.
Add the baking powder to the batter and mix with the beaters for a few more seconds.
Add about 1/3 cup of almond crumbs to the batter. If you don’t have them, just coarsely chop whole almonds, with or without skin.
Take a muffin tin, place the liners, and fill them 2/3 full with the batter. If you have the ice cream scoop, I recommend using it: it’s super handy for putting the batter into the muffin liners without making a mess.
Wash the grapes and place them at the center of each muffin. If using grapes with seeds, cut the grape in half, remove the seeds, recombine, and place it on the muffin. Then sprinkle the top with the remaining almond crumbs.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for about 20 minutes. The top should be slightly golden. Once ready, let them cool and then you can enjoy your delicious grape and almond muffins.
Soft and delicious!
If you wish, you can also enjoy them dusted with powdered sugar.
Now let’s see the procedure for preparing grape muffins with the Bimby. It’s very easy.
Put the sugar and the zest of half a lemon into the bowl: 10 sec. speed 10. Gather at the bottom with the spatula.
Add the egg, oil, and yogurt: 30 sec. speed 4.
Also add the sifted flour and baking powder: 40 sec. speed 4.
Add 1/3 cup of almond crumbs (or chopped almonds with a knife): 20 sec. speed 2.
Place the liners in the muffin tin and fill them 2/3 full.
Wash the grape berries and place them at the center of the muffins. If using grapes with seeds, cut the berries in half, remove the seeds, and recombine them before placing them on the muffins.
Sprinkle with the remaining almond crumbs. Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for about 20 minutes. When the surface of the Bimby grape muffins is golden, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely.
Storage and Variations
– Grape muffins can be stored for a couple of days at room temperature in a tightly closed container or under a cake dome.
– You can freeze the muffins by placing them in freezer bags. Simply defrost them the night before for breakfast the next day or heat them for a few seconds in the microwave.
– You can replace the almond crumbs with flaked almonds or whole almonds chopped with a knife.
– The almonds can be replaced with hazelnut or pistachio crumbs.
– You can enrich the muffins with a few chocolate chips, a pinch of cinnamon, or vanilla.
– You can dust the top with a little brown sugar to get a slightly crunchy crust on the muffin’s surface.
FAQs: Questions and Answers
Can I substitute plain yogurt?
Yes, you can substitute it with plant-based yogurt or fruit yogurt in the same amount. You can also use ricotta or Greek yogurt. In this case, add one or two tablespoons of milk, water, or juice to slightly soften the batter. This is because they are thicker compared to regular yogurt.
Can I use any type of grape?
Yes, both white and red or black grapes are fine. Seedless grapes are preferable for convenience and time-saving.
Can I substitute seed oil with butter?
Yes, you can substitute seed oil with about 2.5 oz of melted and cooled butter. If you prefer to use olive oil, you can use it in the same quantity, but choose one with a mild flavor.
