Carrot Oatmeal Muffins
Sweet, lightly spiced carrot muffins are a tasty way to start the day.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup flour all-purpose or whole-wheat
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 medium carrots, grated or 1 cup shredded or 1 cup canned
- 1 cup fat-free yogurt
- 3 eggs
Instructions
- Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and mix until combined.
- Add applesauce, carrots, vanilla, yogurt, and eggs. If using canned carrots, drain them first and rinse under cool water. Dice into small pieces then add to batter.
- Stir until just mixed.
- Spoon muffin mixture into pre-greased muffin tins.
- Bake for 23-28 minutes.
- Serve warm or cool. Eat or refrigerate within 3 days.