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Broccoli Cheddar Muffins

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These muffins contain broccoli, carrots and spinach for some extra nutrients and are subtly sweetened with some pure maple syrup. 

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely diced broccoli
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup spinach, finely diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons oil, I used avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F

Add the all purpose flour, almond flour, flaxseed meal, baking soda, baking powder, onion powder and garlic powder to a bowl. Mix well with a fork to combine. Add the shredded cheese, broccoli, carrots and spinach. Mix them in to combine. Set it aside.

To a separate bowl, add the eggs and whisk it with a fork. Add the oil, maple syrup and milk. Mix  in whisking motion to combine. Transfer it to the dry ingredients. Mix to combine.

Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop the batter into a greased muffin pan or into cupcake wrappers.

Bake till a cake tester or toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the muffins, about 25-30 minutes. Let it sit in the pan for 15 minutes to cool slightly, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely