Wholemeal Muffins

Yeild

12 muffins

Time & temp

15 mins prep. 20 mins cook. 200 - 180ºC.  

Ingredients

  •  cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 1 apple, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrot (about 3 medium)
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup flaked coconut
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped

Method

  • Line a muffin tin with paper liners and set aside. Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • In large bowl add the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt; whisk well to combine.
  • Add in the applesauce, oil, apple and vanilla; whisk just until combined.
  • Fold in the carrot, raisins, coconut and walnuts; stir until ingredients are combined. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake at 200°C for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 180°C and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (or with just a few crumbs attached). Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Notes and tips

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