Barley Berry Muffins
  • 2 c. barley flour

  • 2/3 c. granulated sugar

  • 4 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp. salt

  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

 

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/4 c. canola oil

  • 1 c. skim milk

  • 1 c. mixture of blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries, fresh or frozen

 

Directions: 
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.  
In a smaller, bowl beat eggs.  Mix in oil and milk.  Pour into flour mixture and stir until well combined.
Gently stir in berries.  Fill paper-lined/cooking sprayed muffin cups with mixture.  
Bake for about 18 minutes or until toothpick comes clean.  
*For a sweeter taste, try drizzling a thin lemon icing on top using confectioner's sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla.      
*Barley flour has a slightly nutty taste, giving baked goods a unique flavour.  
*Barley is best when used in food that does not rely yeast for texture and rising.
Servings: 12 
Nutrition Information Per Serving:    182 calories, 5.5 gm fat, 4 gm protein, 4 gm fiber