MORE WITH SPICES

Now as I promised quite a few days ago, I am continuing with the theme of spices. My absolute favourite spice is CINNAMON. Yes, you will notice it in a number of my recipes! The reasons for my affinity with cinnamon, apart from the taste, is the number of health benefits connected with this spice.
Take for instance, the relation of cinnamon to the control of blood-glucose levels. This is beneficial to diabetics, because cinnamon increases the insulin sensitivity of a person. Because it has a nutrient in it that mimics human insulin, control of blood sugar is more effective. Of course this means a few teaspoons full per day. But in the long run, even the blood cholesterol level improves and there are weight control benefits too.
So ... anyone for CINNAMON ??
Here is a recipe for muffins I KNOW you will love !!

PUMPKIN MUFFINS
1 and half c Sunflower Oil
2 c Sugar
4 Eggs
2 c Cooked mashed Pumpkin (Butternut)
3 c Flour, sifted
1 T Cinnamon
2 t Bicarbonate of Soda
1 t Salt
2 c Dry fruit mix or just Raisins

Beat oil, sugar & eggs together till creamy.
Add pumpkin and mix well.
Add all dry ingredients and fold in.
Lastly, add raisins and fold in.
Spoon into greased muffin pan. Makes 24.
Optional: Sprinkle with sesame or even pumpkin seeds.

These muffins stay fresh for a number of days. They can even be coated with the same icing used for Carrot Cake.
Now sit back with a mug of hot coffee or a cuppa tea and enjoy!!
Till later xx