Healthy and Delicious Carrot, Pear and Seed Muffins: A Nutritious Breakfast Treat

Prep Time 15 minutes

Baking Time 30 minutes

Yields:  12 Serving

Ingredients 

• 1 1/2 cups of whole-wheat flour (use Almond Flour - gluten free option)

• 1.5 tsp baking powder

• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 cup flax-meal (ground flax seeds)

• 1/4 cup of sesame seeds, plus extra as a topping

• 1 banana (ripe and slightly mushy)

• 1/2 cup of olive oil

• 2/3 maple syrup

• 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated (about 1 cup)

• 1 medium size pear, grated (about 1/2 cup)

• 1/2 cup of raisins

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 375 F.

• Line 12 muffin cups with reusable muffin liners.

• In a medium bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, flax-meal and sesame seeds. Set aside.

• In a separate medium size bowl mix wet ingredients: banana, olive oil, and maple syrup.

• Gently fold in carrots, pear and raisins. Add dry ingredient mix. Note - Batter will be very thick.

• Fill 12 muffin cups with batter about 1/2 cup each, sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds.

• Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

• Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

• Enjoy with a cup of herbal tea or on it's own as a nourishing breakfast treat.