Easy Carrot Muffins
Carrot muffins are moist, flavorful, and packed with the goodness of carrots. This recipe combines grated carrots, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness, resulting in delicious and satisfying muffins that make for a perfect snack or breakfast treat.Moist and tender muffins infused with grated carrots, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness, creating a delightful baked treat.
Equipment
- oven
- parchment paper
- serving plate
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- cups all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- sugar
- ginger
- eggs
- butter
- vanilla extract
- carrots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups lightly with butter or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined and slightly fluffy.Gradually pour in the vegetable oil or melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
- Add the grated carrots to the wet ingredients and stir until evenly distributed.Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using chopped nuts, gently fold them into the batter at this point
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Once done, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the carrot muffins warm or at room temperature. Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
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Notes
- You can add raisins or shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter, as it may result in dense muffins.
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
Serving: 700g
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Carrot muffins are a delightful way to enjoy the natural sweetness and earthy flavor of carrots in a portable and convenient form. This recipe combines grated carrots with warm spices to create moist and flavorful muffins that make for a perfect snack or breakfast treat.
