Whether you’re driving to the airport, going on a car trip or heading out to a volunteer gig, part-time job or visit with your favourite people, pack some snacks to take along. This recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, will inspire you.
These colourful and nutrient dense muffins impress even the pickiest eater. With very little added sugar, you can feel good about the natural sweetness coming from Ontario produce.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 15-20 minutes
Makes: 12 muffins or 24 mini muffins
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) whole wheat flour
1 cup (250 mL) oat bran
1 tsp (5 mL) each baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon
1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) Ontario blueberries
1 cup (250 mL) shredded Ontario zucchini or carrots
1 Ontario apple, cored, shredded (about 1 cup)
1 Ontario egg, lightly beaten
1 cup (250 mL) Ontario milk
1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil
Instructions
In large bowl, combine flour, oat bran, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and sugar; mix well. Add blueberries, zucchini, apple, egg, milk and oil; stir until just combined. Divide evenly among greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven 15 to 18 minutes or until tops are just firm to the touch.
Nutritional Information
1 muffin
Protein: 5 grams
Fat: 6 grams
Carbohydrate: 28 grams
Calories: 182
Fibre: 4 grams
Sodium: 125 mg
