Company Muffins
I used to make this muffins all the time when the kids were little, since they contain lots of nutritious ingredients.
Source: Harrowsmith magazine, March/April 1989.
- Terry
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup oat bran
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp 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 tsp vanilla
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Combine flour, oat bran, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in sugar. Add carrots, apples, raisins and nuts. Stir well.
Make a well in the center. Add oil, milk, eggs and vanilla. Stir just until moistened. Use a ¼-cup measure to scoop muffin batter into greased tins. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until nicely browned.
Makes 18 muffins. These muffins freeze beautifully.