[NEW] Carrot Cake Flax Muffins

These muffins are an excellent source of whole grains to keep yourself full and your body energized, and your tastebuds won't complain when they taste the nutty richness of carrot cake.
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Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 30 min.
Total Time: 45 mins
36 Servings
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[NEW] Carrot Cake Flax Muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 1½ cups ground flaxseed 1½ cups oat bran
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3 cups shredded carrots
  • 2 cups pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 cup raisins â…” cup plus
  • 1 Tbsp. egg substitute
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tsp. vanilla

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. In large bowl, mix flours, flax, oat bran, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir in carrots, pineapple, and raisins.
  3. Whisk together eggs, milk, lemon juice, applesauce, and vanilla in separate bowl. Add liquids to dry ingredients, stir until moist but still lumpy.
  4. Coat muffin tin with non-stick spray. Pour batter in tins to â…” full. Bake until golden brown (15-20 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

36 servings per container
Serving size 68 g
Amount per serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.9g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15.8mg 5%
Sodium 230.6mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 22.5g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.26g 11%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Includes 3.9g Added Sugars 8%
Protein 3.9g
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 0%
Calcium 66.3mg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 6%
Potassium 190.7mg 4%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Score Breakdown

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  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Whole Grains
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  • Additives to Limit
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