When I found this recipe on FoodNetwork.com from Melissa d’Arabian, it actually said that these were cupcakes. Let’s be honest folks, without frosting it’s a muffin. I ended up eating these for breakfast and they were the perfect Spring dish paired with a cup of coffee. These also are great for kids. They taste delicious but are loaded with fruits and veggies that you are always trying to get them to eat more of! Everyone will enjoy these!
What you’ll need:
(note: the recipe called for 1 Tbsp of soy flour and 2 Tbsps of wheat germ. I didn’t have either so I left it out)
- Cooking spray (optional)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup bran flakes cereal or old-fashioned oats (or a combination)
- 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, plus more for topping (optional)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 3/4 cup grated or finely chopped vegetables (carrots, zucchini and/or spinach)
- 3/4 cup grated or finely chopped fresh or dried fruit (apples, pears, pineapple and/or raisins)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners or mist with cooking spray.
Whisk the flours, wheat germ, bran flakes, flax seeds, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
Beat the egg and brown sugar in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon until smooth.
Add the olive oil, vanilla, milk, vegetables and fruit and mix well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir just until blended
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cup about three-quarters of the way. Sprinkle the tops with brown sugar, if desired.
Bake for 20 to 24 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool on a rack.
They look delicious right?!
How can you see yourself enjoying these this Spring? Breakfast on the run? Cozy morning at home with kids?
I’ll be eating these in my courtyard with an iced vanilla latte!
xo
Steph
{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }
I can see my son, Diesel actually eating some veggies! He loves muffins & think they are all “cupcakes!” All i have to say is that it’s “zucchini cupcakes” & he will gobble it up! Thanks for the recipe!
C
These look great! I think I will try it!
Muffin Recipe?
I was tempted to stop reading when I saw the flax seed. I use that in a recipe to make hand lotion!
But when I got to the vegetables I knew this was a dish I would never make.
Bring on the Blueberries (frosting would be nice too)
Krista
Okay, I have made these a couple times now……Diesel loves them! So do my parents! Thanks!