Ingredients: 

• 1 and ¾ cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup applesauce
• ¼ cup syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup sugar

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until smooth.
2. Spoon batter into greased muffin pan and bake for 20 minutes or until done in a preheated oven at 400 degrees.
3. The muffins make a healthy breakfast for students to eat on the way to school or as a great mid-morning snack.

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