Carrot-Apple Breakfast Muffins
These carrot-apple breakfast muffins are a great way to start your day. They're made with whole wheat flour, oats, carrots, apples, and honey, so they're packed with fiber and nutrients. Plus, they're easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
The story of these carrot-apple breakfast muffins begins in the early 1900s, when my great-grandmother was a young girl growing up on a farm in rural Pennsylvania. Her family was poor, and they often had to make do with whatever food they could grow or find. One day, my great-grandmother's mother made a batch of muffins using grated carrots and apples from their garden. The muffins were a hit with the family, and they quickly became a staple in their breakfast routine. My great-grandmother grew up and moved away from the farm, but she never forgot the recipe for those carrot-apple muffins. She passed the recipe down to her daughter, my grandmother, who passed it down to me. I've been making these muffins for my family for years, and they're always a hit.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped apple
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 egg
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, honey, and egg.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the carrots and apples.
  6. Fill the muffin tins 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Why It Works
  • The combination of whole wheat flour and oats makes these muffins hearty and filling.
  • The carrots and apples add sweetness and moisture, and they're also a good source of fiber and vitamins.
  • The honey adds a touch of sweetness and helps to bind the ingredients together.
  • These muffins are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.