Description

These Healthy Carrot Wheat Bran Muffins are a delicious crowd-pleaser you can feel good about, thanks to a nourishing blend of whole wheat flour and wheat bran that keeps you full and fueled.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

1 ½ cups organic whole wheat flour *
1 cup wheat bran *
½ cup coconut sugar (or other dry sugar) *
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon (+/-) *
½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *

Wet Ingredients:

¼ cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup unsweetened plain plant milk
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla

Other Ingredients:

1 cup grated carrots
¾ cup raisins (optional)
¾ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F, center rack.
Line the muffin tin with 12 paper liners, set aside.
Place the all the Dry Ingredients into a large mixing bowl, whisk to combine.
Add all the Wet Ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly by hand to incorporate all the ingredients.
Stir in the grated carrots, raisins, and chopped walnuts.
Carefully and evenly spoon the batter into the 12 paper-lined muffin tin up to the top. Smooth out the tops if needed.
After filling the muffin liners, allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes (up to 10 minutes) on the counter.
Place in a 400 F preheated oven for 7 minutes, then after 7 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 350 F for 12 to 13 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes, then remove the muffins from the muffin tin and move them to a cooling rack. Allow to cool for 30 to 45 minutes on the cooling rack, then enjoy! Store at room temperature in an air-tight container.

Notes

Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.

Servings: Makes 12 regular-sized muffins

Nutrition Facts: Muffins without the walnuts – Calories: 153, Fat: 0.9g, Carbs: 36.9g, Protein:3.3g