Modified Must Make Muffins

Posted on October 25, 2012 by thecompletebook

Remember the Must Make Muffins, well they have just got a whole lot nicer. I omitted the sugar altogether and have added a cup of grated carrot and a cup of grated sweet potato. The mixture still needs to stand in the fridge overnight and is seriously worth the wait and because of the added ingredients, you will easily get another 12 muffins from the mixture. I bake six to twelve at a time and with the mixture waiting in the fridge, I can have fresh hot muffins from the oven every morning for breakfast. Fantastic!

Modified Must Make Muffins

Ingredients

1½ cups brown bread flour
1 cup bran
1 cup oats
3tsp bicarbonate of soda
1tsp cinnamon
1tsp ginger
1tsp nutmeg
1tsp salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped dates
2 cups grated apple
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup finely grated sweet potato
1 banana mashed ± ⅓ cup
2 eggs
4 tsp vanilla essence
¼ cup oil
2 cups milk

Method

Combine all of the ingredients, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Stir the ingredients and spoon into prepared muffin tins lined with paper cases.
Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

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40 thoughts on “Modified Must Make Muffins”

Choc Chip Uru on October 25, 2012 at 07:32 said:

Improved upon perfection is possible, these look so tasty but healthy 🙂

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

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- thecompletecookbook on October 25, 2012 at 08:33 said:
  
  CCU, thank you so much! Think I shall pop a few more of these in the oven the next couple of days to keep me going through the repairs. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
  
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trialsinfood on October 25, 2012 at 08:02 said:

Looks yummy! Never thought to use sweet potato in baked goods.

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- thecompletecookbook on October 25, 2012 at 08:34 said:
  
  Hi Yvonne, thanks for stopping by. Sweet potato is fabulous to use in baked goodies. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Sous Chef on October 25, 2012 at 08:06 said:

Seriously healthly! did you use the orange sweet potato?

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- thecompletecookbook on October 25, 2012 at 08:35 said:
  
  Sadly I used the regular white sweet potato, reckon the orange one would be even more scrumity. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on October 25, 2012 at 13:01 said:

I like that you use fruit for sweetness.

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- thecompletecookbook on October 25, 2012 at 13:18 said:
  
  It really is not necessary to add sugar – more than enough sweetness from the fruit and veg. Have a super day Greg and I am looking forward to catching up with you soon again. 🙂
  
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Hotly Spiced on October 25, 2012 at 13:13 said:

Those muffins sure do look like a great start to the day. I would love to try them. I’ve never put sweet potato into a muffin before. These muffins have so many gorgeous ingredients xx

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- thecompletecookbook on October 25, 2012 at 13:20 said:
  
  I am convinced that these muffins will work no matter what you put in them. I must confess to enjoying 3 for breakfast today! Missing keeping up with your posts Charlie, I will be back over just as soon as I can. 🙂 xo
  
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cecilia on October 25, 2012 at 14:46 said:

What an excellent idea, I can make a big batch then the teenager can make himself a few every day after school, he will love that idea.. I guess it will last a couple of days in the fridge? so much good food in here too.. perfect.. c

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- thecompletecookbook on October 25, 2012 at 16:20 said:
  
  The mixture will last a good long while in the fridge C, which is the added bonus to all the healthy bits. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Kristy on October 25, 2012 at 15:00 said:

Lovely breakfast treat! And it would be a great way to sneak the kids some veggies! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on October 25, 2012 at 16:21 said:
  
  Always a bonus when you can sneak in a bit more veggies into the kids diet Kristy. Have a super day and looking forward to catching up with your posts soon. 🙂
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on October 25, 2012 at 15:24 said:

I adore delicious and healthy sweet treats. These muffins look wonderful.

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- thecompletecookbook on October 25, 2012 at 16:22 said:
  
  Thanks Angie. I can’t stop making them they are so nice! Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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Bluejellybeans on October 25, 2012 at 19:53 said:

They look beautiful and delicious! Do we get the same sugary taste with only carrots and sweet potatoes? That’s a great idea 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on October 26, 2012 at 08:29 said:
  
  There is also a lot of sweetness from the dates, raisins and apple Giovanna, so sugar really is not necessary. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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ChgoJohn on October 25, 2012 at 22:24 said:

This is fantastic, Mandy! I’d much rather have batter waiting in the fridge than a half-dozen donuts growing stale on the counter in a bag. What will you think of next?
Hope the repairs are going smoothly. Hang in there!

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- thecompletecookbook on October 26, 2012 at 08:34 said:
  
  This is definitely one of those “permanent” recipes which I will use John. I often have people pop in out of the blue for a cuppa so now I can always have a fresh batch ready.
  Stage one of the repairs is complete and stage two started just before 8am this morning. The weatherman has not been kind and has predicted more rain for this weekend into next week so we will get as much done as we can before the heavens open – hopefully it will be a more gentle drizzle than rain *crosses fingers and toes*. Have a super weekend and I must tell you that your cobbler is now VERY popular in my family – I have to make “John’s magical plum cobbler” this weekend again. 😀 xo
  
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dianeskitchentable on October 26, 2012 at 02:16 said:

Now those are some serious muffins & what a great idea to add the sweet potato. I love this idea of keeping the mix in the fridge & having fresh muffins each morning – marvelous!

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- thecompletecookbook on October 26, 2012 at 09:22 said:
  
  Thanks Diane. This really is an awesome recipe! I was thinking of trying some grated beetroot and zucchini next. Have an awesome weekend. 🙂
  
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theonlycin on October 27, 2012 at 06:48 said:

They look great, I am sure they’ll freeze well – good for my work lunches 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on October 27, 2012 at 15:51 said:
  
  Thanks Cindy. They do freeze very well. Hope you get to make a batch for next weeks lunches. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on October 27, 2012 at 09:39 said:

Mashed bananas and sweet potatoes… how healthy! I love sweet potatoes have lots of fibers and this sounds like a wonderful muffin recipe indeed!

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- thecompletecookbook on October 27, 2012 at 15:52 said:
  
  This truly is a healthy recipe Nami, and little kiddies also thoroughly enjoy them. have a lovely weekend. 🙂
  
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Tandy on October 27, 2012 at 13:50 said:

Even more delicious Mandy 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on October 27, 2012 at 15:52 said:
  
  Thanks so much Tandy. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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Karen on October 27, 2012 at 19:15 said:

Modified sounds like a good thing. It is wonderful that you can have something delicious to start your day during the repairs.

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- thecompletecookbook on October 28, 2012 at 10:53 said:
  
  Thanks Karen. It is wonderful to not have to still think about what to make for breakfast and these ensure I get a good head start. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen on October 28, 2012 at 06:35 said:

These sound fantastic. How long will the batter stay in the fridge? I’m thinking it would be great to make some fresh every morning!

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- thecompletecookbook on October 28, 2012 at 10:58 said:
  
  I know the egg purists will dispute how long you can keep and egg in the fridge but I have very successfully kept the mixture in the fridge for 2 weeks without the mixture being compromised in any way. A quick stir when I take it out the fridge and straight into the paper cases and into the oven. I have not been able to keep the mixture longer as there is none left to keep as I bake muffins every other day. 😀 Have a super week ahead Smidge. 🙂 xo
  
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rsmacaalay on October 28, 2012 at 09:30 said:

Grated carrots is a nice addition, looks so good

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- thecompletecookbook on October 28, 2012 at 10:59 said:
  
  Thanks Raymund. I am wanting to experiment with other flavour combinations like grated beetroot too. Have a super week ahead. 🙂
  
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Bam's Kitchen on October 28, 2012 at 16:02 said:

Mandy? 3 for breakfast?… LOL I can totally see why! so many fantastic moist and healthy ingredients all wrapped up in one little muffin. Take care, BAM

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- thecompletecookbook on October 29, 2012 at 08:44 said:
  
  I know, bit of a piggy having 3 Bam, but they are just so nice! Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Jessica Maher (@kbelleicious) on October 29, 2012 at 22:11 said:

I can’t believe they dont have sugar and yet still I believe you when you say they are delicious and moist- they look delicious and moist! must try them

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- thecompletecookbook on October 30, 2012 at 09:29 said:
  
  It must be from all the natural sugars in the fruit Belle. Have a beautiful day. 🙂
  
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My Inner Chick on October 31, 2012 at 03:42 said:

Now that’s all I need is a strong cuppa coffee to go w/ one of these little gems. Xxxxx Love.

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- thecompletecookbook on October 31, 2012 at 13:03 said:
  
  The kettles on, you on your way? Love, xoxoxo
  
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