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Carrot Wheat Muffins

Dairy Farmers of Canada
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Build better bodies, fight inflation and delight the kids. A batch of muffins can last all week as part of breakfast or as an after-school snack.

  • Course Desserts & Sweets
  • Prep. Time 20 mins
  • Cooking Time 25 mins
  • Yields 12 muffins

Preparation

What You Need

1 cup (250 ml) whole wheat flour
1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1/4 cup (60 ml) brown sugar
1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 ml) allspice or
ground cloves
1 cup (250 ml) carrots, coarsely grated
1 tsp (5 ml) orange rind, grated
1 egg
1 cup (250 ml) milk
1/4 cup (60 ml) molasses
1/4 cup (60 ml) butter, melted
1/2 cup (125 ml) raisins
1/4 cup (60 ml) nuts, chopped

Instructions

Measure dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Stir in carrots and orange rind. In a small bowl, beat egg with milk, molasses and melted butter. Add to dry mixture all at once, stirring just to moisten. Fold in raisins and nuts. Fill 12 greased muffin tins 3/4 full.

Bake in a 400 °F (200 °C) oven for 25 min.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 199 Calories
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrate: 32 g
Fat: 7 g
Fibre: 2.2 g
Sodium: 226 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 9 % / 94 mg
Selenium: 27 %
Vitamin A: 22 %
Magnesium: 18 %
Iron: 12 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.


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