"Perfect for breakfast, brunch and snacking, these delicious, healthy muffins with lots of gingerbread flavor are always a crowd pleaser...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the gingerbread spice mix:
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 teaspoon cloves
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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For the topping:
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1/2 cup all purpose flour
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1/2 cup rolled oats
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon gingerbread spice
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⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
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4 tablespoons melted butter
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
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For the muffins:
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2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, you can also use White Whole Wheat flour if you can't find the whole wheat pastry flour
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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gingerbread spice
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 cup shredded coconut, packed
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1/2 cup raisins
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1 medium red apple, cored and diced into small dice
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2 cups shredded carrot, You can either shred your own or pick up a bag of the pre-shredded carrots at the grocery store.
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3 large eggs
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2/3 cup vegetable oil
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3 tablespoon orange juice
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1 tablespoon molasses
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1 teaspoons vanilla extract