Company Muffins

I used to make these muffins all the time when the kids were little, since they contain lots of nutritious ingredients. And they are delicious. -Terry
Source: Harrowsmith magazine, March/April 1989.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup oat bran
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1½ cups finely shredded carrots
• 2 large, tart apples, peeled, cored and shredded
• ½ cup raisins (optional)
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup skim milk
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten (or egg substitute)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, oat bran, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in sugar. Add carrots, apples, raisins and nuts. Stir well.
3. Make a well in the center. Add oil, milk, eggs and vanilla. Stir just until moistened.
4. Use a ¼-cup measure to scoop muffin batter into greased tins.
5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until nicely browned.

Makes 18 muffins. These muffins freeze beautifully.