Carrot Bran Muffins

These sweet but hearty muffins are my son's favourite and they can easily be devoured by all. Although he thinks the addition of raisins or cranberries would be a bonus. As they are or with the additions this is another great no fuss recipe.  

Carrot Bran Muffins

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Makes about 12 muffins

1 1/3 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup coconut sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 tablespoon ground flax seed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cups All-Bran Buds cereal

1 cup almond milk

1 egg

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 large carrot, grated

Preheat oven to 400ºF / 200ºC.  

In a medium bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, ground flax seed, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

In a large bowl combine the cereal and almond milk. Let stand until soft... about 3 minutes. Add the egg, vegetable oil, and grated carrot. Beat well. Add the flour mixture to the cereal mixture and stir until just combined. Add the batter evenly to a 12 greased or lined muffin tin cups.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown. Serve warm.  

Notes: the 1 large carrot equalled about 1/2 cup grated carrot. I lined the muffin tin with reusable silicone baking cups which worked like a charm. 

My son knew exactly what to do with day old cinnamon bread... he made cinnamon French toast for breakfast.  


Bit of a late post, however we are enjoying the Spring Break and enjoying the time we are having in the kitchen. - JD 

Almond Poppy Seed Loaf

Another loaf recipe to add to your baking repertoire. Delicious with a subtle hint of almond flavour plus the added bonus of a bit of fibre. This is irresistible with a cup of tea!    

Almond Poppyseed Loaf

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1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup coconut sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder 

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

1 cup All-Bran cereal

1 cup milk

2 eggs

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Preheat of to 350ºF (180ºC). 

Butter and flour a loaf pan. Line the loaf pan with baking parchment paper. Set aside.

In a bowl, blend together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds. Set aside. 

In a large bowl, mix together the cereal and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes until the cereal has softened. Stir in the eggs, oil, vanilla, and almond extract. Add the toasted almonds and then add the flour mixture, stirring until just combine.

Spread batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Let cool completely on wire rack. 

Notes: You use caster sugar however the loaf would probably be more sweet. Coconut sugar gave richness with just a hint of sweetness and complimented the toasted almonds. I also thought chopped apple pieces might be a nice addition. 

Getting things done inside and outside of the kitchen. The temperature today is a balmy -29ºC! Stay warm everyone! - JD