The ultimate muffin light wholesome with hidden fruits, veggies and whole grains. They are easy to make and if you don’t have all ingredients listed you can still make these! For example add chocolate chips instead of shredded carrots or more apple sauce if you don’t have banana. This is  a standard muffin recipe so get creative! You can leave out topping if short on time. The almond flour really gives these a mellow flavor and adds some much-needed protein to the remainder of ingredients. Made with almond flour, banana, oats, raw yogurt, applesauce and shredded carrots you wouldn’t think these would taste so good. My kids ate two each and are very picky eaters! I freeze remaining and warm up on school days or use as an easy wholesome travel snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 c. Almond Flour
• 1 1/2 c. Flour
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 Ripe Banana
• 1 c Apple Sauce
• 1 1/2 Raw Yogurt
• 1 c Maple Syrup
• 1/2 c Brown Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 c Shredded Carrot
• 1/2 c (1 stick) Butter
• 1 C. Oats

Topping:

• 1/4 Butter
• 1/2 c Oats
• 1/2 Almond Flour
• 1/2 c Brown Sugar
• 1/4 c Maple syrup

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 2 muffin tins with non stick baking spray. (Pam for baking- the best stuff comes w/ flour!) Melt the stick of butter in large bowl in microwave.  Place banana, brown sugar, applesauce, yogurt, maple syrup, shredded carrot in bowl and mash with masher (kids love this job). Add the oats and let sit while you combine dry ingredients. Sift flours, salt, baking soda and cinnamon together in medium bowl. Lightly whisk in egg to wet ingredients. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet slowly. Mix will be very lumpy, trying not to over mix! Add the mixture to muffin tin 3/4 of way to top. Prepare topping Microwave 1/4 c butter, add brown sugar, oats, maple syrup and flour. combine using fingers and drop a little on top of each muffin. Place in oven and remove after cooked through and golden brown (approx 15 min). Place on cooling rack and enjoy!