Carrot-Apple Spice Muffins

We're into making healthy muffins since it's a nice way to sneak some vegetables into things that Cooper will actually eat. These turned out quite tasty! Recipe HERE.

Carrot-Apple Spice Muffins Adapted from Whole Foods for the Whole Family

*Makes 12 muffins

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon allspice

1/3 cup of honey OR 1/3 cup brown sugar (I used half and half)

1 egg

1/2 cup yogurt 

1/3 cup applesauce 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup grated carrots

1/2 cup grated apples

- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

- In a medium bowl mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice.

- In a second larger bowl, mix together the honey, egg, buttermilk, applesauce, vanilla extract, carrots and apples.

- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just moistened.

- Divide the batter among 12 muffins cups.

- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.

- Cool on a wire rack.

- Enjoy!