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Carrot Spice Flaxmeal muffins

Carrot Spice Flaxmeal Muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Muffins

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Grater
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Muffin liners optional

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup flaxmeal
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk or dairy-free alternative
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • ¼ cup raisins optional

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or lightly grease each cup.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flaxmeal, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
    bowl filled with dry baking ingredients
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
    mixing bowl containing two egg yolks, applesauce, melted coconut oil, milk, and vanilla extract
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins if using.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.