Are you looking for a yummy pick-me-up to get through those long mornings? Look no further because these energy muffins are the perfect snack to get you moving!
These Energy Muffins are a great solution if you’re looking for a way to give your kids (and yourself!) an energy boost. Packed with healthy and delicious ingredients like carrots, apples and walnuts, they make the perfect after school snack or breakfast that won’t leave anyone feeling sluggish. Not only are they easy to make, but they will also satisfy both your taste buds and your nutritional needs. Thank you to my friend Samantha for this recipe. Â
This is a great recipe for bulk baking, to fill up the freezer for those days you want a quick snack. This batch makes 24 regular size muffins, or 12 regular size + 24 mini muffins.Â
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Packed with the goodness of carrots, apples and walnuts, they offer a unique combination of flavours.Â
energy muffins
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 22
- Total Time: 42 minutes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups caster sugar
- 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted
- 1 cup self-raising wholemeal flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dates, chopped
- 2 cups carrot, grated
- 1 cup apple, grated
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 3Â eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup walnuts, extra, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C, fan forced.
- Line a 12 hole muffin pan and 24 hole mini muffin pan with muffin cases, or use a silicone muffin tray.
- Add sugar, flour and cinnamon into a large bowl.
- Add dates, carrot, apple, walnuts and coconut.
- Add eggs, oil and vanilla and mix to combine, do not overmix.
- Divide mixture evenly into muffin pan, sprinkle with extra walnuts.
- Bake mini muffins for 8-12 minutes and regular muffins for 18-22 minutes or until golden.
- Allow to cool in muffin tin for 5 minutes then cool further on wire rack.
Notes
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