Carrot Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup oat bran
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp all-spice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2/3 cup grated carrots
• 1/3 cup slightly diluted date syrup or 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup canola oil

Method

Preheat the oven to 375oF (190C).

In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients (flour through cinnamon) and the grated carrots. Add all of the wet ingredients, maple syrup through oil. Mix well.

Pour the batter into a lightly oiled muffin pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Serves 6 to 8.