Cherry Almond Muffins

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Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup almond oil

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp almond extract

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (sub sour cream)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 and 1/2 cups cherries, halved and pitted

• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, for topping

Instructions (yields 12 muffins):

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with liners and set aside.

• In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, and eggs until well combined. Add in vanilla extract, almond extract, and Greek yogurt, then whisk again until incorporated.

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

• Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined. Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips, if using, with a rubber spatula.

• Transfer the batter to the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top of each muffin (option to toast the almonds in the oven for 10 minutes beforehand).

• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of one of the muffins comes out clean.

• Allow to cool before storing and enjoying!

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