Name: Pumpkin Carrot Praline Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup shredded carrots; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling); 1 cup Olympic Organic Plain yogurt; 3 large eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup praline covered pecans or mixed nuts (chopped)

Pumpkin Carrot Praline Muffins

Living in Canada, we get to experience autumn in all its’ glory. The west coast of Canada has some of the country’s most beautiful national parks, nature trails and waterfronts to get out and enjoy the crisp autumn air. And let’s not forget those mountain views!

There is something about the west coast spirit that that just draws visitors in and makes them want to adapt to the lifestyle. There is not one person from the west coast that I know who doesn’t embrace the great outdoors, hiking, boating, skiing, and taking care of their beautiful land.

The one thing I admire most about my west coast friends is their dedication to living authentically with nature. Organic farming, raising chickens and goats as if they were family members, and wilderness enthusiasm that inspire me every day!

The beautiful west coast is also home to Olympic. Located in Delta, British Columbia their products are made with 100% natural ingredients. You can’t get much fresher than the milk they use that comes from cows living close to their dairies. And if gluten is an issue for you, their products are gluten free!

Watch this video to learn more about the good nature, good people and good yogurt that makes Olympic so, well, good!

Olympic Organic Yogurt is a staple at our house for delicious protein packed breakfasts all year round, and come fall I really have to stock up!

Since I love to get back to baking as soon as the weather turns cool, yogurt is the perfect addition to cakes, loaves, sauces and, my favourite, muffins. Knowing Olympic products are made without preservatives or gelatin gives me the peace of mind that I’m feeding my family the highest quality ingredients.

Baking with yogurt ensures a delicious moist result while cutting down on the added fat. It can also add a slight tangy element that gives a whole other depth of flavour.

These Pumpkin Carrot Praline muffins are deliciously moist, and full of all the flavours of fall. They are easy to make, and taste tested by some of my toughest critics. The recipe makes 16 large muffins and freezes well. Wrap them individually before freezing and just take a couple out of the freezer each evening to pop into lunch boxes in the morning.

Or better yet, when the leaves start to change and air gets crisp, pop some into a backpack and head out for a hike in the great outdoors.

Come on all you Yogurt Aficionados! Let’s get cooking. On your next trip to the grocery store watch, for Olympic’s brand new look and discover their delicious line of products that are pure B.C. good.