I’m constantly on the lookout for healthy things to feed the kids. Last week Portman “accidently” bought 5 pounds of carrots, so I’ve been trying to figure out what to make with them. Yesterday I tried this recipe for Apple Carrot Muffins with a few small changes: I used Sucanat instead of refined sugar, I used a whole cup each of apples and carrots, I used pecans instead of walnuts, I added a few shakes of nutmeg, and I shredded the apples instead of chopping them (I was already shredding the carrots – seemed easier).

I used Dora cupcake papers, so naturally the kids called them “Dora Cupcakes.” They absolutely loved them, and I was able to use them as bribes for finishing their veggies at dinner. To sum it up, I made a dozen “cupcakes” at 3pm yesterday and we only have 1 left. I will definitely be making them again!