{"id":382,"date":"2020-02-03T08:50:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T05:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/?p=382"},"modified":"2021-12-11T13:56:43","modified_gmt":"2021-12-11T10:56:43","slug":"apple-carrot-muffins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2020\/02\/03\/apple-carrot-muffins\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Carrot Muffins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> The combination of apples and carrots in a muffin brings out great flavors. Better yet, it\u2019s a way of having your fruit and veggies in a muffin! These apple carrot muffins are classified as a healthy treat since all the ingredients used are as natural as possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>100% whole wheat flour<\/strong> (better yet atta mark 1) has the bran rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals; the germ rich in iron and nutrients and the endosperm rich in carbohydrates and proteins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apples & Carrots<\/strong> are rich in fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jaggery<\/strong> (better yet known as <em>sukari nguru<\/em>) is a great source of potassium and can aid weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin start by measuring out all your ingredients then preheat your oven to  180\u00b0C  and line your muffin tin with muffin cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins1.jpg?w=960&ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> In one bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, ginger and cinnamon. Add in the salt, desiccated coconut and raisins\/sultanas\/nuts & seeds if using and mix till well combined then set aside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In another bowl, combine the eggs, melted coconut oil, orange\/lemon juice, vanilla extract and jaggery\/brown sugar till well combined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring together the dry and wet ingredients and mix till all is incorporated <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Fold in the carrots and apple to the muffin batter <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-3.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pour the mixture into muffins cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-4.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-4.jpg?w=960&ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bake for 25-30 minutes at 180\u00b0C until the muffins are baked and a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-5.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-5.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-5.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2 cups 100% whole wheat flour*<\/li><li>2 teaspoons baking soda<\/li><li>1\/2  teaspoons ground  ginger <\/li><li>2  teaspoons ground  cinnamon <\/li><li>1\/4  teaspoon salt <\/li><li>1\/2 cup desiccated coconut<\/li><li> 1\/2 cup raisins or sultanas or nuts & seeds of choice <em>(optional)<\/em> <\/li><li>3 eggs <\/li><li>1\/2 cup coconut oil, melted <\/li><li>1\/4 cup orange\/ lemon juice <\/li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract <\/li><li>1\/2 cup jaggery** or brown sugar<\/li><li> 2 medium sized carrots, grated<\/li><li>1 apple, grated  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Instructions<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Preheat your oven to 180\u2103 <\/li><li>Line your muffin tin with muffin cups. <\/li><li>In a bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, ginger and cinnamon. Add in the salt, desiccated coconut and raisins\/sultanas\/nuts & seeds if using and mix till well combined then set aside. <\/li><li>In another bowl, combine the eggs, melted coconut oil, orange\/lemon juice, vanilla extract and jaggery\/brown sugar till well combined. <\/li><li>Bring together the dry and wet ingredients and mix till all is incorporated.  Then fold in the carrots and apple to the muffin batter.  <\/li><li>Pour the mixture into muffins cups.<\/li><li>Bake for 25-30 minutes at 180\u00b0C until the muffins are baked and a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean <\/li><li>Leave to cool then serve. Enjoy <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*100% whole wheat flour commonly know as atta mark 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**Jaggery as a sweetner also known as sukari nguru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-6.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-6.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-6.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/apple-carrot-muffins-6.jpg?w=960&ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>******<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>I know you\u2019re going to love these Apple Carrot Muffins . 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