Jan 2, 2011

Healthy Pineapple Carrot Muffins


I just made a batch of these to have breakfast for the week.  They are low in sugar but full of flavor - great for kids and health conscious adults alike.  Recipe from FoodNetwork.com.

Ingredients:
  • 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 2/3 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Wheat Germ
  • 2 Tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1 Tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp. Baking Soda
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Vanilla
  • 2 Cups Grated Carrots
  • 1/2 Cup Canned Crushed Pineapple, Drained
  • 12 Cup Muffin Tin & Paper Liners

Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and vanilla.
  • Fold wet mixture into dry mixture until almost combined.
  • Add pineapple and carrots, continuing to fold mixture until thoroughly moist; batter will be VERY thick.
  • Separate batter equally into muffin tins.
  • Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Immediately move muffins to cooling rack and allow to cool for ten minutes before serving.
 

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