Spiced Christmas muffins

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 180C.
2. Prepare a 12-hole muffin tray - insert paper muffin cases in each hole.
3. Melt the plant-based butter. Prepare the flax egg - mix ground flaxseed with 4 tbsp of water. Set the butter and flaxseed egg aside for a few minutes. Prepare the orange zest.
4. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, soda, sugar and spices.
5. In a another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: the flax egg, vanilla extract and melted butter. Combine the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients.
6. Add the orange zest, dried cranberries and raisins. Mix well until smooth.
7. Pour the batter mixture evenly into 6 paper cases. Add cocoa to the batter and mix. Pour the rest of batter into remaining 6 paper cases.
8. Bake for 30 mins. The muffins should rise and become dark golden. Insert a toothpick or skewer into a muffin to check if they’re baked. If the muffins are still wet inside keep them baking for a few minutes more.