Date apple muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dates, finely chopped
• 1 cup reduced fat milk
• 1 cup self raising flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 medium apple, grated, excess moisture squeezed out
• 2 eggs

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 160° C. lightly spray 12 muffin moulds with olive oil spray
2. Place dates and milk in a microwave safe bowl. Cook for two minutes on high and let cool slightly
3. Sift the flour and cocoa into a large bowl.
4. Add grated apple, maple syrup and eggs to cooled date mixture and mix lightly
5. Add the wet mixture to the sifted items and mix
6. Divide mixture up between greased muffin trays.
7. Cook for 20 – 25 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
8. Top with fresh strawberry if desired.