Breakfast and brunch spreads aren’t complete without a batch of freshly baked muffins, and our recipe for these Orange and Rosemary Oat Flour Muffins made with Lifeway Kefir is just the one to try if you’re looking for something new.
Slightly sweet, savory, and herby, these muffins are a lovely combination of a bright citrus flavor with undertones of rosemary’s earthy, cozy notes that are all wrapped up in a sweetness from raw honey and vanilla. A light touch of cinnamon adds extra warmth, while creamy Lifeway Kefir keeps the muffins tender and soft as they bake up.
Our lowfat plain kefir makes the perfect replacement for buttermilk in baked goods like this, since the probiotics it contains help tenderize the batter and ensure a moist, fluffy baked good every single time. Lifeway Kefir is also packed with natural protein, calcium, and offers vitamins B12 and D3, so you can add in extra nutrients to baked goods in a snap!
Since these muffins are made with gluten-free oat flour, they have the sweet, nutty flavor of oats and are a great option if your household doesn’t handle gluten-containing baked goods well. All you need is a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients to prepare these muffins, so head to the store to grab some Lifeway Kefir, then pull out your oven mitts so you can bake up a batch with us.
Find Lifeway Kefir and our other products in a store near you here, or shop online to have them delivered to you!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 45 minutes Servings: 10-12 muffinsIngredients
- 2 cups gluten-free oat flour
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. rosemary, cut into very fine pieces
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 3/4 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 1/4 cup neutral flavored oil
- 2 large eggs and 1 egg white
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- juice from 1/2 an orange
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a muffin tin with liners or coat lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Whisk together oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, rosemary, cinnamon, and orange zest.
- In another bowl whisk together the Lifeway Kefir, honey, oil, eggs and egg white, vanilla, and orange juice.
- Gently fold wet into dry until just combined.
- Divide the batter into 10–12 muffin tins, and be sure to leave about 1/4 an inch from the top to allow room for the muffins to rise.
- Bake the muffins for 20–24 minutes until lightly golden and set in the center.
- Cool completely before removing (oat flour sets up better the longer it cools).
