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Spiced Orange Carrot Muffins

With a slightly crunchy exterior and tender interior, these spiced orange carrot muffins are a yummy, not-too-sweet breakfast.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. old-fashioned oats
  • 1 c. whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 c. white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • scant 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 2/3 c. brown sugar
  • 3/4 c. fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 c. almond or other milk
  • 2 eggs
  • zest of 1 large orange
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 c. shredded carrots

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: oats, flours, salt, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and brown sugar.
  • In a small bowl or large measuring cup, combin the wet ingredients: orange juice, almond milk, eggs, orange zest, vanilla, and vegetable oil.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry, stirring until just incorporated, then stir in shredded carrots.
  • Divid the batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Bake 20 minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Adapted from Table for Two Blog.