Healthy OATs & CARROT muffins quick, simple and easy with household staples

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are often less expensive and nut-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is more readily available and cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Blend the oats until a powder-like consistency is achieved.

In a bowl, add the blended oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; mix and set aside.

In a larger bowl, combine the eggs and brown sugar; mix well.

Add the oil to the egg and sugar mixture; mix again.

Add vanilla extract (about a cap) and mix until incorporated.

Mix in the grated carrot.

Add the blended oats mixture to the wet ingredients and mix well.

Fold in the walnuts (or any other toppings like chocolate chips or raisins).

Use an ice cream scoop to pour the mixture into cupcake liners, filling them three-quarters full.

Lightly tap the muffin tin against the surface to remove bubbles.

Add water to any empty muffin cups to avoid burning.

Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for a maximum of 20 minutes, keeping an eye on them.

Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

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