- nonstick cooking spray (preferably olive oil or canola oil spray)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 2-3 tablespoons of stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup grated carrots
- 1⁄2 cup raisins
- 1⁄2 cup toasted walnuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1⁄2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon low-sodium baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon potassium chloride salt substitute (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine egg, milk, natural sweetener, oil, carrots, raisins, walnuts, and vanilla in a bowl and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, oatmeal, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt substitute.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently until flour is just moistened. Gently fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until edges start to brown.
Tips:
The nutrient-rich ingredients make these muffins a nutrition powerhouse. Enjoy with a glass of milk or a fat-free latte for added protein and calcium.
