Morning Glory Muffins

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"Full of carrots, apple, nuts and all the healthy stuff, this muffin is a really great way to start the day!"
-- @theovenlight
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Prep time 18mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 20

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ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup whole wheat flour, gluten free, if desired
  • 2 teapsoons baking soda
  • 2 teasopon cinnamon
  • 1 teapsoons salt
  • 1/2 teapsoons ginger
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar or maple syrup, more to taste
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup almond milk, any milk type
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 eggs, room temperature

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease muffin tin and set aside.

  • Step 2

    In a large bowl combine flour, sugar (if using granulated) baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.

  • Step 3

    Using a food processor finely chop nuts, apple, and carrots. They can all go in together for a quick chop.

  • Step 4

    Mix chopped carrots mixture and cranberries with flour mixture.

  • Step 5

    Make a well in the mix and add sugar, apple sauce, milk, oil, and eggs (and maple syrup if using).

  • Step 6

    Gently combine making sure not to over mix.

  • Step 7

    Using a large cookie scoop, scoop into muffin tin and fill just below the rim.

  • Step 8

    Bake 5 minutes at 425°F. Reduce temp to 350°F and bake for another 12-15 minutes until tops bounce back when lightly touched.

  • Step 9

    Muffins are best right out of the oven (with butter mmm), but will keep 2 days at room temp or up to one week in the refrigerator.

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