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Hi, my name is Suanne and I am writing this blog to share some of the tips and recipes I have learned or created with our backyard garden. The garden itself is actually my husband John's but we have had a garden for over 25 years so I have picked up some garden knowledge along the way. We live in Austin, Texas so we are blessed with a year long growing season. We always have something to eat from the garden and this pretty much dictates what we eat. All of our meals are planned around what happens to be growing at the time. One of the biggest challenges is what I like to call crop maintenance. What to do with all of the vegetables? Beyond sharing with the neighbors and friends I am always trying creative approaches to preparing the bounty. So the blog seemed like a good way to both keep track of and share my recipes.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Morning Muffins


I make these about once a year when we pull the carrot crop and put them in the freezer. Then I get to enjoy them for weeks.  I love the consistency of them.  They are kinds of spongy and very tasty. AS a bonus they have lots of fruit and veggies.

1 1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup ground flax seeds (I grind mine in a spice grinder)
3/4 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking power
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamon (if desired)

3/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla

2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups shredded apples
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup nuts chopped (if desired)

Prepare muffin tins by spraying with non stick spray.  Combine first set of ingredients in large bowl.  Combine second set and add to first.  Add remaining ingredients.   Fill cups 2/3 full and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.  Makes 2 dozen.






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