Moist, flavorful and nutritious muffins that are packed with apples, carrots and raisins with a minimum of sugar. A great option for breakfast!
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 large egg
2/3 cup whole milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cup shredded sweet apple
1 1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 golden raisins
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with canola oil spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and spices.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg, milk and canola oil until well blended.
Blend the egg mixture into the flour/spice mixture and stir well.
Add the apples, carrots and raisins, incorporating everything evenly.
Spoon into prepared muffin tin and bake for 20 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes then remove them and place on a wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
*These will stay in the refrigerator for 5 days and they freeze well for 2 months.