Super Seed Carrot Apple Muffin
Looking for a crunchy, chewy, moist bite of deliciousness in your day? These healthy, hearty muffins are great for a grab-and-go breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup wheat bran cereal
- 3/4 cup ground flax seed
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 2/3 cup carrots shredded or grated
- 1 2/3 cup granny smith apple shredded or grated
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup 1 Tbsp sunflower seeds divided
- 1/3 cup 1 Tbsp pumpkin seeds divided
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 3/4 cup reduced or low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup liquid eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 400°F. Line muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, wheat bran, flax, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended.
- In another large bowl, add shredded carrot, shredded apple, dried cranberries, ½ sunflower seeds, and ⅓ pumpkin seeds. Mix until well blended and set aside.
- In another bowl, add molasses, milk, eggs and vanilla extract. On low speed, use your electric mixer to mix until well blended.
- Gradually, add half of the dry ingredients and half of the fruit and seed mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until ingredients are partially incorporated. Gradually, add dry the remaining dry ingredients and fruit and seed mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until batter is just moistened. Do not overmix.
- Into each paper-lined muffin pan, place ⅓ cup (90 mL) prepared batter. Sprinkle each muffin with ¼ tsp pumpkin seeds and ¼ tsp sunflower seeds.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned and firm to the touch. Insert a wooden pick in the center – this should come out clean!
- Let your muffins cool for 5 minutes, then remove the pans and allow to cool on racks.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 390mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.