Flax Carrot Apple Muffins

This wonderfully healthy muffin recipe can easily be made gluten-free. The sugar can also be reduced if desired (though it’s already lower in sugar than most muffin recipes). These muffins are a great source of plant-based omega 3s, fiber, and nutrients!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup flour, whole wheat*

• 3/4 cup flaxseed, ground

• 3/4 cup oats, dry

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 2 cup grated carrot

• 2 cup, grated apple

• 3/4 cup milk (or non-dairy milk)

• 2 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup cranberries, dried (you can substitute raisins, but it’s extra good with the cranberries)

*Note- for a gluten-free recipe substitute almond flour and make sure you use certified gluten-free oats

See the entire recipe and directions at Super Healthy Kids.

Spinach Muffins for Picky Eaters (GF)

These muffins are light with a delicious sweetness. Kids can call them Monster Muffins, but whatever you decide to call them, they make a wonderfully delicious (and healthy) snack, plus they’re loaded with fresh spinach!

1 ripe banana (6 to 8 ounces)

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup almond butter (or any other nut/seed butter)

1 egg (or a vegan flax/chia egg)

1/4 cup honey

2 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed

1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free, if needed)

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

See the entire recipe and directions at Detoxinista.