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SAVOURY CARROT AND COURGETTE MUFFINS – makes 8
Ingredients:
- 125g low fat spread, melted and cooled
- 2 tbsp skimmed milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 100g carrot, grated
- 100g courgette, grated
- 100g wholemeal self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 75g porridge oats (not instant)
Method:
- Pre-heat oven to 180C / 160C fan / gas mark 4. Line a muffin tin with eight muffin cases
- Mix together the melted spread, milk and eggs. Stir in the grated courgette
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, dried herbs and oats
- Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, taking care not to over-mix
- Spoon into the muffin cases and bake for 25-30 minutes until firm and golden
- Cool on a wire rack
Our top carrot tips:
- Get your carrots planted now but remember to cover them to protect from the frost
- Try using a potato peeler to make carrot ribbons and add extra texture to your winter salad
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