Carrot- Ginger Bran Muffins
"You may still be sporting sandals, but cold and flu season will be back faster than you can say "Gesundheit!" Protect yourself with this spicy triple threat. Carrots are rich in immune-boosting vitamin A, zinc-packed pumpkin seeds ward off infection, and apple juice flows with sniffle-stifling vitamin C. "If your body needs to protect itself or heal, these three vitamins are essential," Zeratsky says. Another weapon: yogurt. Studies show that its good-for-you bacteria provide another line of defense against microbes...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 can 3 oz frozen unsweetened apple juice concentrate
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1/2 C wheat bran
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1 1/4 C whole-wheat or other whole-grain flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 1 1/2 baking powder
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp ground dried ginger
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1 egg, beaten
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1 C yogurt such as Dannon Activia
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1/2 C shredded carrots
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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3 tbsp molasses
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1/4 C pumpkin seeds
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