Apple-Carrot Mini Muffins

Simply Delicious The Costco Way
First Fruits
www.costco.com

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup bran cereal flakes
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of kosher salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (I added 3 more tablespoons) plus more for topping
2 tablespoons olive oil (I used Canola)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
3/4 cup grated carrots (see note)
1/2 cup finely chopped First Fruits apple and/or pear

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with mini muffin liners.

Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, flax seed flour, bran flakes, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.

Whisk egg and sugar together in a medium bowl. Mix in oil and vanilla, then whisk in milk. Use a wooden spoon to stir in carrots and apple, then pour the egg mixture over the flour mixture. Stir just until combined.

Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups filling each one about 3/4 full. If you's like, sprinkle sprinkle a little sugar over each muffin. Bake until the center of the muffins spring back to light pressure., 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Makes 24 muffins

Note: Other vegetable such as spinach or zucchini can be used.