Carrot and Apple Muffins

The carrot and apple in these muffins give them a natural mildly sweet flavour that’s sure to please kids of all ages.

1 cup whole wheat flour 250 mL

1 cup all-purpose flour 250 mL

½ cup granulated sugar 125 mL

1½ tsp baking powder 7 mL

½ tsp baking soda 2 mL

½ tsp cinnamon 2 mL

1 cup finely grated carrot 250 mL

1 cup grated apple (not peeled) 250 mL

1 large egg 1

1 egg white 1

¾ cup unsweetened applesauce 175 mL

¼ cup vegetable oil 50 mL

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir in carrot and apple.

3. In another bowl, whisk together egg, egg white, applesauce and vegetable oil until smooth. Pour over dry ingredients and stir until just moistened.

4. Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan. Bake for 25 minutes, or until tops are firm to the touch and a tester inserted in the centre of a muffin comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.