Carrot Breakfast Muffins - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (preferably golden)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup low-fat (1 percent) milk
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons organic canola oil
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely grated peeled carrots (about 2 large)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts (optional)