Mango Almond Muffins

Hello everyone! I am back in the US! I had a 2-month long vacation in the Philippines, particularly in Manila, which explains why I haven't posted much on this blog for awhile. I wanted to take some break from blogging and get the chance to truly enjoy my family's company. I had such a lovely time and it felt like time was so short despite being there for several weeks. Indeed, time always flies when you're having fun!

Well, it wasn't all pleasure for this trip.  In fact, the reason why I stayed that long was so I could attend the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education seminar. The MCLE is a requirement I needed to fulfill so I can maintain a good standing in the Philippine bar. In case you didn't know yet, I am a lawyer by profession. I didn't want to lose my license to practice law in the Philippines as I worked so hard to achieve it so if that meant attending the MCLE, then let it be.

Nonetheless, in between the legal seminars, I made it a point to cook some delicious recipes for you which all involved ingredients from Manila. Of course, when it comes to fruits - the Philippine mangoes remain supreme. It was but natural to use these fresh and uber-sweet mangoes to bake something yummy. The results are these moist and scrumptious Mango Almond Muffins. I have given these away as present for my friends and my mom's fellowship group. I am happy to report that they have all enjoyed this! Make sure to use the freshest and ripest mango you can find so you get the best fruity muffins ever! :)

Ingredients

2 cups flour 
1 1/3 cups sugar (you can use either white or brown or a mix of the two)*
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 large Eggs, room temperature
1 cup Sour Cream (or yogurt)
1/2 cup Coconut oil (or plain vegetable oil)
1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh Mangoes, cubed (about 2 medium mangoes) 
1/2 cup sliced Almonds

Procedure

Preheat oven to 400F/200C. Line your 12-cup muffin pan with paper cups.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside. 

Beat the eggs lightly and then stir in the sour cream, oil and vanilla extract.

Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture. Mix everything just until combined.  

Fold in the mango cubes. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan. Divide evenly among the 12 cups. Sprinkle with the sliced almonds on top. Bake for about 18-22 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.

Remove from the muffin pan and cool completely. Enjoy!

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