April 2024 - Little Red Wagon Granola

With April comes spring blooms and warmer days. As the days grow longer and the air fills with blossoming flowers, there is no other treat more synonymous with the onset of spring than carrot cake. Our Cosmo granola carrot cake muffins are a harmonious blend of classic carrot cake and the wholesome crunch of granola—a match made in baking heaven. The sweet aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and carrots is balanced with granola, which not only adds a delightful crunch but fiber and protein, a wholesome element to a usually indulgent treat. It’s the perfect balance of healthful ingredients and the richness of traditional carrot cake.

Ingredients

Muffin

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup oil of choice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk of choice (we like this one)
1 1/2 cup grated carrot
1 1/2 cup Little Red Wagon Cosmopolitan granola

Icing

2 cups of Greek yogurt
1 cup of powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F, line your muffin tin with cupcake flutes, and set aside.
Whisk together the dry ingredients and set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together all wet ingredients, including grated carrots.
Pour wet into dry mixing until well incorporated.
Once mixed, place granola in a sandwich bag and beat slightly to break up any large lumps and nuts.
Once complete, fold into batter, saving some for garnish.
Spoon batter into cupcake flutes a little more than 3/4 full. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean from the center of a muffin.
While the muffins are baking, make the icing in a medium bowl. Mix yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, then set in the fridge until the muffins are cooled and ready to frost.
Once muffins are cooled, spread icing on the tops of muffins and sprinkle with remaining granola.
Enjoy!

Cosmo Carrot Cake Muffins Are an Anytime Treat

Whether enjoyed as a grab-and-go breakfast, a mid-morning snack, or a delightful dessert, our Cosmo Carrot Cake Muffins make a great addition to a beautiful spring day.

Sixty percent cacao bittersweet chocolate chips, coffee, real butter, cinnamon, and a hint of brown sugar? No, we aren’t describing a rich dessert. It’s our nutritious coffee and chocolate granola! We believe in crafting delicious treats that satisfy your cravings and nourish your body and soul. Let’s explore the delightful benefits of adding our Mocha granola to your pantry and discover how it can serve your monthly chocolate fix in a healthy way.

The Benefits of Chocolate Granola

Dark chocolate isn’t just a delectable treat; it’s also packed with health benefits. Rich in antioxidants, dark chocolate helps fight inflammation and protects your cells from damage. It’s also known to improve heart health by lowering blood pressure and increasing blood flow to the brain. When combined with wholesome ingredients like oats and nuts in our chocolate granola, dark chocolate becomes a delightful and nutritious addition to your diet.

Plus, it’s a well-known tip that coffee enhances the flavor of chocolate, something that our Mocha granola turns into an art form.

Buy in Bulk and Support Local

When you choose Little Red Wagon Granola, you’re not just buying a product. You’re supporting a local business and your community. We take great pride in sourcing the freshest and highest-quality ingredients for our granola.

By supporting our small-batch granola, you’re keeping locals employed, cutting your carbon footprint, and fostering a sense of community with every bag. We even offer four-pound bags of granola so you can buy more of what you love at once and cut down on product packaging by not consuming multiple small bags of granola you’d normally get at the grocery store.

Get Your Chocolate Fix, the Healthy Way

Craving chocolate every month? Don’t sweat it. With Little Red Wagon Granola’s Mocha granola, you don’t need to deny yourself. Granola is a satisfying and nutritious snack option. Whether you enjoy it as a topping for yogurt, a crunchy addition to your smoothie bowl, or simply straight out of the bag, our chocolate granola is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Plus, all of our granolas are free from artificial flavors, preservatives, and refined sugars, making them a healthier alternative to highly processed store-bought snacks.

Little Red Wagon Granola Lets You Snack With Delight

With our chocolate granola, you can indulge in dark chocolate’s rich, decadent flavor while reaping the health benefits of wholesome ingredients. By supporting local companies like ours, you’re investing in your well-being and the well-being of your community. So treat yourself to a bowl of Little Red Wagon Granola and indulge in goodness!