These are an amazing gluten free/grain free muffin. They are also pretty low in sugar so they make a great snack.
6 large eggs separated
1/2 C sugar
1 3/4 C finely ground toasted walnuts (or pecans or any other tree nut)
3 oz bitter sweet chocolate finely chopped1/4 tsp salt
1 TBSP orange zest
The directions are IMPORTANT!!! I screwed this up on the first round. Read carefully.
- whisk yolks and 1/4 c sugar until pale and thick.
- in separate bowl toss together nuts, chocolate, zest, and salt. sprinkle over yolks but do not stir in.
- place egg whites in heat-proof bowl over simmering water, whisk until room temperature (not hot!!!). Remove from heat, whisk on high until soft peaks form (it's meringue)
- then add remaining sugar and whisk until peaks are stiff and glossy.
- fold egg whites 1/3 at a time into the yolk mixture...do not over stir!!!
