Recipe
Wholesome Whole Grain Muffins
These muffins earn the word wholesome without tasting like penance: whole wheat flour, ground flax and oatmeal make the base, brown sugar and cinnamon keep it friendly, and grated carrot and apple bake in enough moisture that no one asks what's missing. Fourteen muffins in half an hour — breakfast for the week, or the lunchbox filler that survives scrutiny.
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 | whole wheat flour |
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3⁄4 | cup flax seeds, ground |
3⁄4 | cup oatmeal |
1 | cup brown sugar |
2 | teaspoons baking soda |
1 | teaspoon baking powder |
1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
2 | teaspoons cinnamon |
1 | cup shredded carrot |
1 | cup finely chopped peeled apple |
1⁄2 | cup raisins |
3⁄4 | cup milk |
2 | eggs |
1 | teaspoon vanilla extract |
Instructions
Wholesome Whole Grain Muffins Instructions | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin. |
| 2. | In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, ground flax seeds, oatmeal, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. |
| 3. | Stir in shredded carrot, finely chopped peeled apple, and raisins. |
| 4. | Add milk, eggs, and vanilla to the mixture. Mix until well combined. |
| 5. | Spoon the batter into the muffin tins, filling them about 3/4 full. |
| 6. | Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
| 7. | This recipe yields 12-14 muffins, depending on the size. |
Nutrition facts
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 229 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g |
| Fat | 5.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42.7 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 23.3 g |
Published on Aug 07, 2024 by Luminița
