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Ginger Rutabaga or Parsnip Muffins

No one will guess that the mystery ingredient in your muffins is rutabaga or parsnips. The grated raw vegetable adds fibre and moistness and is delicious paired with crystallized ginger and honey. This recipe works equally well with large-flake rolled oats or the quick-cooking (not instant) type.

Preparation Time: 15 minutesrunning shoes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (125 mL) rolled oats
1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/2 cup (125 mL) raisins
1 egg
1 cup (250 mL) grated peeled Ontario Parsnip (1 medium)
3/4 cup (175 mL) milk
1/2 cup (125 mL) Ontario Honey
1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil

Directions:

Grease or spray muffin cups with nonstick vegetable cooking spray.

In large bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, baking powder and salt. Stir in ginger and raisins; set aside.

In medium bowl, lightly beat egg; stir in grated rutabaga or parsnip, milk, honey and oil until blended. Stir liquid ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Spoon into muffins cups.

Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove muffins and cool on rack. Store in airtight containers.

Note: Nutrition Facts label is based on using parsnips in the recipe.

Acknowledgement

Recipe generously provided by Foodland Ontario.
Please visit www.foodlandontario.ca to access their Availability Guide and look for additional seasonal recipes.

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Nutrition Facts Table

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size (77g)
Servings Per Container: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 Calories from Fat 50
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat  6g
9%
Saturated Fat  1g
5%
Trans Fat  0g
0%
Cholesterol  15mg
5%
Sodium  250mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate  34g
11%
Dietary Fiber  2g
8%
Sugars  17g
Protein  3g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 6% Iron 6%
   
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
  Calories: 2,000 2,500
Total Fat less than 65g 80g
Saturated Fat less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Dietary Fiber 25g 30g
Calories per gram:  
Fat 9    Carbohydrate 4    Protein 4
   

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