Morning Glory Muffins

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. It was specifically designed for college & university food service.

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Servings: 18

Serving Size: 1 muffin

Ingredients

3 tablespoons Flaxseed, ground
9 tablespoons Water
2 cups All-purpose flour
½ teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Baking soda
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
2 cups Carrots, grated
1 large Red delicious apple, grated
½ cup Walnuts, optional
½ cup Shredded coconut
½ cup Raisins
¼ cup Brown sugar
¾ cup Granulated sugar
2/3 cup Vegetable oil

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, xix flaxseed and water together and let set for 5 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix and set aside.
3. In another bowl, add the grated carrots, grated apple, walnuts, coconut, raisins, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix well. Add the carrot mixture to flour mixture.
4. Mix flaxseed mixture and oil together. Add to the carrot and flour mixture. Stir together until the dry ingredients become wet.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until done.

Notes

You can substitute ½ cup agave, for the brown and granulated sugar.

Nutrition information for muffins without walnuts

Calories: 209 Total Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 31g Fiber: 2g Total Sugar: 17g Protein: 2g Sodium: 219mg Vitamin A: 52μg Vitamin C: 2mg Calcium: 17mg Iron: 1mg Folate: 44μg

Nutrition information for muffins with walnuts

Calories: 230 Total Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 31g Fiber: 2g Total Sugar: 17g Protein: 3g Sodium: 219mg Vitamin A: 52μg Vitamin C: 2mg Calcium: 21mg Iron: 1mg Folate: 47μg