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Nutmeg-scented Wholegrain Pear Muffins

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Nutmeg-scented Wholegrain Pear Muffins are gluten and dairy free; they are oil-free also if you omit the optional oil. These wholesome muffins are as delicious and tender as they are nutritious. They are one of our favorites for breakfast or tea time. Do add the chia and flax seeds for the added nutrition if you can. When pears begin to get soft and squishy, don't throw them on the compost heap; save them to make these fabulous muffins! You can use any variety of pears for these; I have used a large brown Bosc , Bartlett or the Anjou variety; all are great. I have not tried it with the crisp Asian pears - they don't stick around, we enjoy them fresh and crisp! If you'd like a version of muffins using whole wheat flour, here's the recipe . Nutmeg-scented Pear Muffins Makes 12 large muffins Ingredients: 2 cups Whole Grain Old fashioned Oats (gluten free) 1/2 cup Almond meal 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds (Optional) 1 Tbsp Flax seeds (optional) 1/3 - 1/2 Cup...