Moist and Low Fat Carrot-Raisin-Apple-Muffins

Submitted by Canadian_in_the_Bay

"I got this recipe from beginnertriathlete.com this summer and have been making it constantly ever since. I have adapted it slightly by omitting the nuts and using skim milk instead of buttermilk. I make it with applesauce but you can substitute it for canola oil quite nicely."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups carrots, finely shredded
• 1 medium apple, peeled and grated
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 3 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup skim milk
• 1⁄2 cup nuts, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray or grease the muffin tins.
2. In a large bowl, stir flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together.
3. In a separate bowl, stir beaten eggs, milk, applesauce and vanilla together.
4. Add liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir.
5. Add carrots, apple, raisins, and nuts.
6. Spoon batter into tins and bake for about 30 minutes.

Reviews

[Boomette]

They are delicious. I used only all-purpose flour. I used Splenda instead of sugar. I used about 4 little apples. A little bit less raisins and walnuts. I had to cook the muffins for about 40-45 minutes.

 

[fancyfrancy]

Very moist. I changed a little to fit my families tastes and diet. I definitely recommend trying this recipe!

 

[MamaGanoush]

Excellent recipe! Makes 12 really big muffins. Delicious and heavy with nutritious fillings.

 

[um-um-good]

i really love this recipe. it made 12 perfect-sized muffins. the flavour was perfect. it had subtle flavours of everything. i found them to be very moist; perhaps it's becuase is used buttermilk & canola oil instead of the applesauce. i also toosed in quite a few flax seeds. YUMMY!!!

 

[DEEP336]

These are super, and have been added to my "Energy/Nutrion" cookbook. I do, however add nutrition powder to the recipe, so I have to "up" an egg, "up with applesause", or something. This is a 100% "add to my diet" recipe for me! Thanks!