morning glory muffins

i've been crummy at keeping up with this blog.  it has something to do with the little sweetiepie who is learning how to run... the pace of life is definitely picking up around here.  however, i keep coming back here to look up recipes so i thought i should post a few more of our favourites.  if nothing else it'll be an online recipe box for me!  ya and no pictures... seriously, i don't even know where the camera is and my phone is dead.  whatevs.

the kiddo & i both love these.  i make them in the mini-muffin tins and they're a perfect snack size for her.  ideally i'd make muffins every week and only ever give her healthy home-made snacks... but in reality she eats a lot of cheerios and dried fruit when we're out and about.  oh well, every now and then these are a super nice treat.  i love the spices and there's NO SUGAR in them.  right on.


Morning Glory Muffins - from the Baby Led Weaning Cookbook (pg.168)
makes 1 dozen (or about 24 minis)

butter for greasing
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sunflower oil (i use applesauce)
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (i use whole wheat)
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 medium carrots, grated
2 sweet apples, peeled, cored & grated (i don't bother peeling them)
1/3 cup dates, chopped
1/2 cup dried coconut (unsweetened)
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

preheat the oven to 350 and lightly grease your muffin tin(s).
put eggs, oil, and vanilla in a bowl and mix well.  sift the flour into another bowl (i don't sift it... is that important?) and add carrots, apples, dates, coconut, nuts, spices, and baking powder.  stir briefly then make a well in the center and add egg mixture.  fold together lightly.
spoon it into your muffin trays and bake for 15-25 mins (25 for mine) until golden brown and springy.  remove and allow to cool for a few minutes before taking out of the trays.
eat.
enjoy.
repeat.