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Apple Carrot Crunch Muffins for Breakfast are soft, lightly spiced, and easy to make with pantry basics. A great option for breakfast baking or snack prep.
Apple Carrot Crunch Muffins for Breakfast bring together simple ingredients in a way that works. They are light, not overly sweet, and easy to make. Give them a go and tweak to your taste.
Why you will love and enjoy these Apple Carrot Crunch Muffins for Breakfast
- Soft texture with a bit of crunch keeps each bite interesting
- Easy to mix in one go, no complicated steps
- Works for breakfast or a quick snack without feeling heavy
Most muffins lean too sweet or too dry; these land somewhere better in between. The mix of apple, carrot, and crunch is perfect.
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Apple Carrot Crunch Muffins for Breakfast
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 depending on size 1x
- Category: Breakfast and Brunch
- Method: Easy baking
Description
These muffins land somewhere between breakfast and snack, and honestly, that’s why I keep making them. They’re soft, lightly spiced, and have just enough crunch to keep things interesting.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups wholemeal flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup cereal with nuts (like Harvest Crunch or similar). You could reduce it to 1/3 cup if you want a softer muffin.
- 1/3 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup apple sauce
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350⁰F (180⁰C).
- Lightly grease or spray a 6-cup muffin pan. If you’ve got liners, use them; I always do.
- In a small bowl, stir together 1/3 cup almond milk and 1 tsp white vinegar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. It should look slightly thickened, almost like a quick buttermilk.
- In a larger bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups wholemeal flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, a pinch of salt, 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 cup cereal with nuts, and give it a quick mix.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup canola oil, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1 egg until smooth.
- Then stir in 3/4 cup grated carrots, 1/2 cup apple sauce, and 1/2 tsp vanilla.
- Pour the almond milk mixture into the wet ingredients and stir.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and gently fold everything together. If it feels too thick, add a splash of almond milk, about 1 tbsp at a time.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin pan, about 1/2 cup per muffin, depending on muffin pan size, or go with 3/4 full.
- Bake for about 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Ovens vary, so start checking around 18 minutes.
- Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a rack. Or just eat one warm, no judgment.
Notes:
- Taste: This is a mildly sweet, not dessert-level muffin.
- Can I swap the almond milk? Yes, any milk works.
- Can I skip the cereal? You can, but you’ll lose the crunch and might need a bit more flour.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Esme Slabs: SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
When breakfast needs to be easy, these help me out. They come together quickly. Try them and adjust to your taste.
These Apple Carrot Crunch Muffins for Breakfast deliver a soft texture with just enough crunch to keep each bite interesting. They are easy to make, use everyday ingredients, and fit naturally into a busy morning or a simple snack break.
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