Hearty, wholesome muffins from our Manitoba cookbook
Welcome to this week’s edition of our Come Eat With Me Manitoba recipe series, where we celebrate Manitoba’s rich agricultural heritage through delicious and visually stunning meals. This week, we’re excited to showcase a rustic Manitoba harvest grain muffin, a delightful blend of whole wheat flour, flax, and sunflower seeds. These hearty muffins not only reflect the essence of our local food security efforts but also promote digital literacy in the food sector as we explore creative culinary expressions through AI-generated images.
By incorporating wholesome ingredients sourced from the bountiful Manitoba landscape, these muffins embody the farm-to-table philosophy that is increasingly important in our communities. With their slightly domed tops and a sprinkle of oats, they are perfect for breakfast or a snack any time of day. Join us as we delve into this mouth-watering recipe, an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of our local foods while enhancing your culinary skills!
Harvest Grain Muffins with Manitoba Honey
Indulge in the warm, earthy flavors of these rustic Manitoba harvest grain muffins. Packed with nutrients from whole wheat flour, flax, and sunflower seeds, these muffins are a wholesome treat that captures the spirit of the harvest season. Their golden crust and grainy texture make them irresistible, and they pair beautifully with a drizzle of Manitoba honey for a touch of sweetness. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee, these muffins bring the comforting essence of home baking straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup rolled oats (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup honey (preferably Manitoba honey)
- 1 cup milk (or a plant-based alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed, sunflower seeds, rolled oats, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, milk, eggs, and vegetable oil until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine!
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full. Sprinkle extra rolled oats on top for a rustic touch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of Manitoba honey for an extra touch of sweetness!
We encourage you to try this recipe, capture your own rustic muffin images, and share them with your loved ones. Let the warmth of these homemade muffins fill your home, reflecting the beauty and bounty of Manitoba’s harvest!
Prompt Engineering: How You Can Make This Image:
Capture a rustic Manitoba harvest grain muffin photograph, featuring whole wheat flour, flax, and sunflower seeds. The muffins, with their hearty, slightly domed tops and a sprinkle of oats, should be artfully arranged on a burlap-lined tray. Set the scene with golden stalks of wheat in the blurred background, accompanied by a jar of Manitoba honey. Use a 50mm lens at f/4 for a natural perspective, highlighting the muffins’ grainy texture and golden crust. Angle the shot from slightly above and to the side, inviting the viewer into the warm, farm-to-table atmosphere of the harvest.
About Our 2025 Spring and Summer Program
Welcome to our Come Eat With Me Manitoba recipe series, where every week we whip up a brand-new recipe and image inspired by Manitoba’s amazing culinary scene. It’s not just about creating mouth-watering food images—it’s about exploring the world of sustainable agriculture, and discovering how digital tools are changing the way we think about food security and creative entrepreneurship. With AI tools as our creative sidekick, artists craft beautiful food visuals while learning the ins and outs of design, digital media, and food product development!
Each week, we’re not just building skills in creative problem-solving and technology—we’re pushing boundaries, experimenting with new ideas, and having fun with the process. So, join us each week to learn, create, and explore how technology and food can mix to shape a deliciously creative future!. This program was funded by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program and we thank them for their support in making our activities possible.