Oatmeal Carrot Raisin Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup wheat flour
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup walnuts (optional)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 3-4 medium carrots, grated (or 1 cup shredded)
• 1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
• 3 eggs

Directions

1. Wash hands with warm, soapy water.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Combine oats, wheat flour, raisins, walnuts (optional), baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in a large bowl and mix until combined. 
4. Add applesauce, carrots, vanilla yogurt, and eggs. Stir until just mixed.
5. Spoon muffin mixture into pre-greased muffin tins.
6. Bake for 23-28 minutes for regular muffins, or 15-18 minutes for mini muffins. 
7. Serve warm, drizzled with honey or maple syrup, if desired.

Makes 12 regular muffins | 24 mini muffins