Weekend Recipe: Wholesome Carrot, Apple and Oatmeal Muffins
If you crave a quick and healthy breakfast or snack on the run, then these wholesome muffins hit the spot in every way. They are packed with fiber and quality ingredients and are the perfect portable meal if you need some quick nourishment.
I love to make them when I know I’ve got a busy week in front of me. They last for about five days when stored in the fridge, and marry perfectly with an almond milk latte. The addition of a generous amount of grated carrot and apple helps to keep them delicate and moist, while the walnuts add a crunch and a boost of omega-3s.
You don’t need to fuss when making these muffins, as they are the sort of throw-in-the-bowl and mix with your hands type of treat that takes around 10 minutes to whip up.
This recipe is from my cookbook Healthy Baking.
WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT THEM:
Carrots are a good source of beta-carotene, which can convert to vitamin A in the body. Apples contain a fiber known as pectin, which supports healthy digestion.
INGREDIENTS
250 g (8 oz) carrots, grated
250 g (8 oz) apples, grated or chopped, skin-on
130 g (4 oz / 3/4 cup) raisins
60 ml (2 fl oz / 1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
60 ml (2 fl oz / 1/4 cup) raw honey
3 organic eggs
125 ml (4 fl oz / 1/2 cup) orange juice, freshly squeezed
Zest from 1 orange
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
300 g (10 1/2 oz / 2 1/2 cups) wholemeal spelt flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
120 g (4 oz / 1 1/4 cups) walnuts
Crumble Topping
100 g (3 1/2 oz / 1 cup) rolled oats
60 g (2 oz /...
Source: TIME: Health - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef Tags: Uncategorized Cooking Food healthytime Recipes weekend recipe Source Type: news