Oatmeal Carrot Muffins

These tasty muffins and some fruit along with a glass of milk are a nutrient-packed way to start your day.

Course Desserts & Sweets
Prep. Time 15 mins
Cooking Time 20 - 25 mins
Yields 12 muffins

Preparation
Nutritional Info
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Preparation

What You Need

1 cup (250 ml) soured* Milk or

buttermilk

1 cup (250 ml) quick-cooking rolled oats

1/2 cup (125 ml) grated carrot

1/4 cup (60 ml) packed brown sugar

1/4 cup (60 ml) melted butter

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 tsp (5 ml) grated orange rind

1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour

1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar

1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder

1 tsp (5 ml) salt

1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda

1 cup (250 ml) raisins

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Lightly butter or spay 12 nonstick muffin pans.

In large bowl, pour soured milk over oats; stir to mix. Cover and let stand for 10 min.

Mix together carrots, brown sugar, butter, egg and orange rind; stir into oat mixture. In separate bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; stir in raisins. Stir into batter just until moistened. Spoon into prepared muffin pans, filling almost to top.

Bake for 20 to 25 min or until tops are firm to the touch.

Tips

*To sour milk: Spoon 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice or white vinegar into measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 1 cup (250 mL); let stand for 5 min, then stir.

For the Adventurous: Instead of raisins, use dried cherries, blueberries or cranberries.

Healthy Eating Tip: milk is an excellent source of B vitamins which contain riboflavin, B6, niacin and thiamin. These B vitamins help the body to utilize energy and to keep skin and eyes healthy.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 196 Calories
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrate: 35 g
Fat: 5 g
Fibre: 1.8 g
Sodium: 362 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 7 % / 73 mg
Vitamin A: 17 %
Thiamin: 12 %
Magnesium: 10 %
Iron: 9 %

* 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.

2 out of 3 Canadians are not getting enough milk products every day. Discover the multiple benefits of milk products and learn more about the recommended number of servings.
Getenough.ca