Healthy Breakfast Muffins

Flax, Carrot, Apple Breakfast Muffins

Start your day off right with these hearty, delicious and healthy breakfast muffins. They contain flaxseed meal which is one of the best sources of Omega-3’s, carrots which are high in Vitamin A and walnuts which are a fantastic anti-inflammatory and also high in Omega-3’s. Learn more about how these ingredients help promote clear skin by following the links.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Makes 12 large or 24 small muffins.

3/4 c. organic oats

3/4 c. almond or rice milk

Mix oats and milk and let sit for 20 minutes. In another bowl begin combining the following dry ingredients:

1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

3/4 c. flaxseed meal

3/4 c. coconut sugar (a low-glycemic sweetener)

2 t. baking soda

1 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

2 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. cardamom (optional)

Then stir in:

1 1/2 c. finely shredded carrots

2 shredded apples

1/2 c. dried cranberries, blueberries or cherries

1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Combine with oats and milk after beating together:

2 beaten eggs OR for vegan alternative egg replacer for 2 eggs

1 t. vanilla

Store these healthy breakfast muffins in the refrigerator or freeze some for later. Enjoy!