Applesauce Carrot Cake Muffins

• flour3 c
• ground flax seed3 tbsp
• baking soda2 tsp
• ground cinnamon2 tsp
• ground nutmeg0.5 tsp
• ground ginger0.5 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• honey1 c
• eggs2
• vanilla extract2 tsp
• applesauce2.25 c
• carrots1.5 c
• cranberries0.5 c
• oats24 servings

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Lightly spray oil on two regular-size 12-cup muffin tins or two large 6-cup muffin tins.

3. 3

   In a large bowl whisk together the flour, ground flax, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.

4. 4

   Make a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the honey, eggs, vanilla and applesauce.

5. 5

   Stir the ingredients together until just combined and there are still some spots of flour remaining.

6. 6

   Fold in the shredded carrots and cranberries just until combined (don't over mix or the muffins will be dense).

7. 7

   Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin tin cups and sprinkle some oats on top.

8. 8

   Bake for 20-24 min for large muffins (mine came out perfect at about 23 min) or 18-20 min. for regular-size muffins, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

9. 9

   Remove to a wire rack to cool completely, Enjoy right away or make extra to freeze for a quick snack!