Carrot, Cranberry, and Pecan Muffins

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Jan 3, 2014

Carrots add both sweetness and extra fiber to these guilt-free anytime treats.

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Ingredients

1. Step 1Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12-hole muffin pan with 10 paper liners. In a medium bowl, combine the wheat bran, flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Step 2In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, buttermilk, oil, and egg. Add the flour mixture to the bowl and mix to combine. Fold in the cranberries, carrot, parsnip, and ginger.
3. Step 3Divide the batter among the lined muffin cups, sprinkle with the pecans and bake until a wooden pick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 25 to 27 minutes. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.