· 1½ cups whole-wheat flour
· 1 teaspoon baking soda
· 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
· ½ teaspoon ground ginger
· ½ teaspoon salt
· ½ cup butter (1 stick) softened (but not melted)
· ½ cup honey
· 1 egg
· 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
· 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
· ¾ cup carrot shreds
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper, foil, or silicone liners, and set aside
2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt
3. In a large mixer bowl, whisk with mixer butter, honey, egg and vanilla on medium speed.
4. Turn speed down and slowly add in the flour mixture until well combined
5. Using a spatula, carefully fold in the applesauce and carrots. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean sand muffins are turning golden brown on top
Enjoy!
