ENERGY MUFFINS

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From "The Harrowsmith Cookbook". I haven't made these yet, but I will be soon. My classes start really early this year, and I want a healthy grab-n-go breakfast that I can eat on the bus.

Provided by Gabo6868

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups carrots, finely grated
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup dates, chopped
3/4 cup raisins, softened in water and drained
3 cups flour
1/4 cup soya flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup coconut
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons mace
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup safflower oil
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups milk or 2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Combine carrots, walnuts, dates and raisins and set aside.
  • Mix together in large bowl flours, wheat germ, oats, coconut, salt, baking powder, mace, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Combine remaining ingredients.
  • Make a well in the centre of flour mixture and add liquid mixture gradually. If not moist enough add a small amount of water. Add vegetable mixture and stir.
  • Bake in greased muffin tins at 350°F for 25 minutes.
  • Makes 3 dozen muffins.

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