Classic carrot muffins can never be replaced, but this new take incorporates even more healthy ingredients - ideal for breakfast or an after-school snack.
Equipment
Muffin Pan
Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 mL) wheat bran
1/2 cup (125 mL) whole wheat flour
1/2 cup (125 mL) lightly packed brown sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) cinammon
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1 cup (250 mL) milk
1 egg
1/4 cup (60 mL) butter, melted and cooled
2 tbsp (30 mL) fancy molasses
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) coarsely grated carrots or zucchini or a combination of both
1/2 cup (125 mL) pitted and chopped Medjool dates
Directions
Preheat over to 400°F (200°C). Butter a muffin pan or line with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk all-purpose flour with bran, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk milk with egg, butter and molasses. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture until barely combined. Stir in carrots and/or zucchini and dates just until mixed.
Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake 18 to 22 min or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a muffin comes out clean. Cool muffins in pan for 10 min. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
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