I love a good muffin. I am sure if you have followed me for very long, you probably already know that since I have several muffins on here to choose from! I think that they are such an easy little hand-held piece of goodness that can satisfy hunger and can be just that sweet you were looking for.
Now, muffins are sometimes made out to seem healthy but the reality is that most muffins are no better than a hunk of cake. This particular muffin is different. This is actually packed with healthful goodness and is free from any refined sugar. Bonus!!! The only sugars in this recipe are from natural sugars in the ingredients. I love that. Makes me feel better about having a muffin in the morning or for a little snack. This recipe will make approximately 2 1/2 dozen muffins. So you can half the recipe if you do not need that many muffins.
For the stuff that is missing from this muffin, one thing is not…TASTE! This muffin is decadent, light and delicious!! Whip up a batch and you will see that healthy can be AMAZING!
Recipe:
2 cups oat flour
1 1/2 cups millet flour
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
1 cup honey
2 cups shredded carrots
2 medium honey crisp apples, peeled and shredded
2 cups chopped dried apricots
1 1/3 cup unsweetened natural applesauce
2 eggs
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl combine the flours, flaxseed meal, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.
In a large bowl, combine the honey, carrots, apples, apricots, applesauce and eggs. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold together until fully combined.
Line muffin tins with muffin liners and fill each to the top. Place in your preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the muffin springs back to the touch.
These are scrumptious! Really easy to make too! I hope you love these as much as we did!
Eat Passionately!
~Kimberly
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