We’ve got a yummy muffin recipe for you that will help you clear out the fridge. Use up your apples, applesauce, carrots, raisins, milk and eggs — all in one shot!
Now here’s an apple, carrot and raisin muffin that is as nutritious as it is delicious. Want to make a double batch? Or more? We’ve included a handy conversion chart to help you out.
Merry muffin-ing!
Apple, Carrot and Raisin Muffins
(Adapted from the Robin Hood recipe: https://www.robinhood.ca/En/Recipes/Apple-Carrot-Raisin-Whole-Wheat-Muffins)
| Ingredients | 12 | 24 muffins | 48 muffins |
| Whole-wheat flour | 500 g (2 c.) | 1 kg (4 c.) | 1.5 kg (6 c.) |
| Sugar | 60 g (¼ c.) | 120 g (½ c.) | 180 g (¾ c.) |
| Baking soda | 10 g (2 tsp.) | 25 g (1½ tbsp.) | 40 g (2 tbsp. + 2 tsp.) |
| Ground cinnamon (optional) | 15 g (1 tbsp.) | 20 g (1 tbsp. + 1 tsp.) | 30 g (2 tbsp.) |
| Salt | 2 g (1/2 tsp.) | 5 g (1 tsp.) | 5 |
| Applesauce cup, 104 g (any flavour)* | 1 (104 g) | 2 (208 g) | 3 (312 g) |
| Peeled and shredded apples** | 500 g (2 c.) – about 3 medium | 1 Kg (4 c.) – about 6 medium | 1.5 Kg (6 c.) – about 9 medium |
| Grated carrots | 125 g (½ c.) | 250 g (1 c.) | 375 g (1½ c.) |
| Raisins | 125 g (½ c.) | 250 g (1 c.) | 375 g (1½ c.) |
| Vegetable oil | 125 g (½ c.) | 250 g (1 c.) | 375 g (1½ c.) |
| Milk | 60 g (¼ c.) | 125 g (½ c.) | 180 g (¾ c.) |
| Vanilla extract | 10 g (2 tsp.) | 15 g (1 tbsp.) | 20 g (1 tbsp. + 1 tsp.) |
| Eggs, lightly beaten | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Preparation:
- Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups (based on the number of servings you are making).
- Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon (if using) and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the applesauce, apples, carrots and raisins. Mix well. Add oil, milk, vanilla and eggs. Stir just until moistened.
- Fill prepared muffin cups ¾ full.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Immediately remove from pans. Cool and serve!
*If you don’t have individual applesauce cups on hand, you can use any other homemade or store-bought fruit compote.
**Keep your apple peels and make chips out of them! Check out this super-easy recipe to add a bit of crispy deliciousness to your next breakfast: https://www.vivai.ca/en/blog/apple-peel-chips/.
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