Carrot Wheat Germ Muffins

adapted from Walter Willett's Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins, tightly packed
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Combine the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl.

Combine the eggs, oil, apple juice, water, and applesauce in a large mixing bowl. Beat well using a mixer at medium speed. Add the dry ingredients, stirring just until moist. Fold in the carrots, raisins, and walnuts.

Spoon the batter into lightly greased muffin cups, filling the cups about two-thirds full.

Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes, until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing muffins from pan.

Makes 12 muffins, each 215 calories. These can be frozen in zip-lock bags and reheated individually in the microwave.

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