Orange Carrot Muffins

Recipe Yield: 52 portions

Serving size: 1 each

Cooking method: Bake

Cooking temperature: 350 °F (176 °C)

Cook time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

5 cups, Fresh carrots, shredded

Zest of 3 oranges

11 ½ cups, Bran muffin mix

¾ cup + 1 Tbsp, Wheat Germ

1 tsp, Ground nutmeg

1 tsp, Ground cloves

2 tsp, Ground turmeric

4 tsp, Ground cinnamon

4 cups, Orange Juice

Directions:

1. Wash hands before beginning preparation & sanitize surfaces & equipment.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (176 °C), spray muffin pans with cooking spray or use paper muffin cups.
3. Wash and peel carrots. Shred carrots with a grater. Zest orange and set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Mix well.
5. Add the shredded carrots and orange zest. Stir to evenly incorporate.
6. Add orange juice to the mixing bowl. Stir to mix.
7. Add 1 blue scoop (63 g) muffin mixture to each muffin cup (⅔ full). Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and cool on the cooling rack.
9. CCP - *Maintain <40 °F/4 °C after service for storing.

Nutrition Facts for One Serving

Calories: 203 kcal
Protein: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Vitamin A: 92 Retinol Equivalent

Note: Nutrient composition provided is approximate and may vary by ingredients used and quantity prepared