Hearty Carrot Muffins

Name: Hearty Carrot Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup fat-free milk; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 egg whites; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 cup shredded tart apple; 1/2 cup shredded carrot; 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup wheat bran; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

"These moist muffins are a wonderful morning treat," relates Margriet Neels of Ancaster, Ontario. "My husband and our two daughters also love them as a snack."

Ingredients

3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup shredded tart apple
1/2 cup shredded carrot
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat bran
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the milk, syrup, egg whites and oil until smooth. Stir in apple and carrot. Combine the dry ingredients; stir into milk mixture just until moistened. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 109 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Hearty Carrot Muffins in Light & Tasty December/January 2002

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Sweethymes

Jan 6, 2019

This is my favorite muffin. Made it countless times and always comes out perfectly. Just used 2% milk, used whole eggs and white flour. Replaced wheat with oat bran for personal preference. A little more apple and topped it with chopped walnuts were my only other adjustments. Wish more muffins were as wonderful as this!
ConnieK

Jul 5, 2012

I agree with previous reviewer. These muffins are very moist and tasty.
clairedatefowler

Jan 14, 2009

These muffins are moist and delicious. They are the best tasting healthy muffin I've tried! I didn't have wheat bran, but used wheat germ instead.