Ingredients

  • 1 cup stoneground cornmeal
  • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup unrefined sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely ground sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup unsweetened non dairy milk
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup canola or other neutral oil
  • extra sugar for dusting tops of muffins

Method

  • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Combine quartered strawberries and balsamic vinegar in a small bow, stir to coat and set aside.
  • Whisk together dry ingredients (cornmeal, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, sugar) in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add non dairy milk, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and oil. Stir until well combined.
  • Gently fold in balsamic coated strawberries. Do not over mix.
  • Fill lined muffin tins 2/3 full and dust tops with a pinch of extra sugar. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until tops are lightly browned and a tester inserted into center comes out clean.