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Cranberry Apple Carrot Muffins

These Cranberry Apple Carrot Muffins are hearty and loaded with shredded apples, carrots, and dried cranberries.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 165 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Bread , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons flax meal, mixed with 6 tablespoons of water, let sit 5 minutes
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup Maple syrup, use 1/3 cup for a less sweet muffin
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil, canola or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice or cloves
  • 1/2 cup grated apple
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • Raw sugar for topping the muffins optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a muffin pan with parchment paper liner or spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients. Stir in the grated apple and carrots until incorporated. In a separate bowl whisk together the wet ingredients.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry and stir together just until combined. Stir in the dried cranberries. Divide the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin pan and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool the muffins in the pan for several minutes before removing them onto a wire cooling rack.

Nutrition Information

Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 172mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Sodium 172mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.