Friday, August 13, 2010

Carrot Coconut Muffins

If you have kids that don't really like to eat their veggies, like I do, here is a great recipe that is delicious that they will eat for sure.  I got this recipe from an episode on the Food Network by Sandra Lee.  I just made them and they smell sooooo good...and of course I had to taste test one before breakfast in the morning and they taste just like they smell...delish!! :-)

Oil cooking spray

1 (19-ounce) box apple cinnamon muffin mix
4 (4-ounce) jars pureed carrot baby food
1/4 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Honey Butter, recipe follows

Directions

*Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
*Lightly spray a 12 cup (2 1/2-inch) muffin tray with oil cooking spray; set aside.
*Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Stir to combine thoroughly. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
*Bake in preheated oven 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with Honey Butter.

Honey Butter:
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey

*Combine butter and honey in a mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer until combined and fluffy. Serve with warm muffins.

P.S.  I used Beechnut brand baby food and it worked great.  Also, the recipe actually calls for toasted coconut, but I didn't have time for all of that so I just put in non-toasted and it tasted just as good.

Enjoy!

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