Frontier Muffins

Fuel your day with hearty and wholesome Frontier Muffins—a rustic, flavor-packed treat that brings the charm of the pioneer spirit to your kitchen. These muffins combine the earthy sweetness of grated carrots, the nutty crunch of chopped walnuts, and the tangy burst of dried cranberries, all nestled within a tender, cinnamon-spiced oat and flour base. Lightened with unsweetened applesauce and subtly sweetened with brown sugar, they strike the perfect balance between indulgence and nourishment. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make muffins are perfect for breakfast on the go, a mid-afternoon snack, or a comforting addition to your coffee break. Plus, they freeze beautifully, so you can enjoy them whenever the craving strikes. Whip up a batch of these hearty Frontier Muffins and savor the taste of simple, scratch-made goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Grated carrot
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries (or raisins)
• 1 large Egg
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 3

Stir in the grated carrot, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries to evenly distribute them throughout the dry mixture.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, applesauce, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and use a spatula to gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1120 grams (1120.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2996

Total Fat 109.10g	140%
Saturated Fat 40.70g	204%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.20g
Cholesterol 370mg	123%
Sodium 3002mg	131%
Total Carbohydrate 457.50g	166%
Dietary Fiber 29.10g	104%
Total Sugars 191.70g
Protein 62.80g	126%

Vitamin D 163IU	817%
Calcium 552mg	42%
Iron 19mg	107%
Potassium 1826mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 59.7%