Author Notes
These muffins are a great option for those who need a breakfast on the go, or for a slow paced morning. The Spelt flour in this recipe adds a nice earthiness to their flavor, while the addition of greek yogurt adds a pleasant tang. Freshly grated carrots, diced green apples, and fresh ginger, are folded into the batter, creating another layer of flavor. What is great about these muffins is that you can play around with the ingredients, add some nuts for crunch, or some fresh berries perhaps. —The-Broken-Bread
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Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups
Spelt Flour
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1/2 cup
All Purpose Flour
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2 teaspoons
Baking Powder
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1 teaspoon
Baking Soda
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1 tablespoon
Cinnamon
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2
Eggs
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1 tablespoon
Finely Minced Ginger
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1/2 cup
Grapeseed Oil
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1/2 cup
Maple Syrup + 1 1/2 Tablespoon
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1 cup
Greek Yogurt
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1 cup
Shredded Carrots
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1 cup
Diced Granny Smith Apple
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2-3 tablespoons
Demerara Sugar ~ Optional
Directions
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Pre-heat oven to 350F, and set rack to the center of the over.
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Whisk together all dry ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
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In another bowl, combine oil, eggs, vanilla, ginger, and greek yogurt and mix until smooth, then add in the diced apples and shredded carrots. Be sure to squeeze out excess water from carrots if needed.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Be sure to not over mix the batter. Then, divide batter evenly amongst 12 cupcake liners.
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If desired, sprinkle each cupcake with a small amount of demerara sugar.
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Leave in tray for a few minutes, and then transfer to a cooling rack.
Kristan Raines is the voice behind The-Broken-Bread, a food blog devoted to cooking seasonally and gathering with loved ones. Her aim is to only use fruits and vegetables at the peak of their season in order to make unique yet traditional recipes. You can visit her site at The-Broken-Bread.com
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