Best 4 Apple Carrot And Ginger Muffins Recipes

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Apple, carrot, and ginger muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast treat that combines the sweetness of apples, the earthy flavor of carrots, and the spicy warmth of ginger. These muffins are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're also a great way to sneak some extra fruits and vegetables into your diet. In this article, we'll provide you with a detailed recipe for making the best apple, carrot, and ginger muffins, along with tips for ensuring they turn out perfectly every time.

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APPLE CARROT GINGER MUFFINS



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These Apple Carrot Ginger Muffins are the perfect healthier snack packed with fruit and veggies! And they're so easy to make in only one bowl!

Provided by Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Categories     Baking     Breakfast     Snack

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup brown sugar
2 medium carrots, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
2 medium apples, cored and shredded (about 1 cup )
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger ((optional) OR use 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Add the brown sugar, grated carrots, grated apples, buttermilk, oil, and eggs to a large bowl and whisk together to combine.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to the bowl and combine with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula just until the flour disappears.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling them each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 17-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 119 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, Calories 98 kcal, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

APPLE, CARROT, AND GINGER MUFFINS



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A good-for-you carrot and apple muffin that provides a hefty hit of ginger.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup Greek yogurt
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup shredded apple
½ cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 16 muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  • Stir together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk together maple syrup, Greek yogurt, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract in a second bowl until thoroughly combined. Add maple syrup mixture to flour mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in carrots, apple, crystallized ginger, raisins, and walnuts.
  • Divide batter evenly between 16 prepared muffin cups, filling each to the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 264.4 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

APPLE CARROT MUFFINS



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Delicious hearty muffins...perfect start to a great day!

Provided by ZOPOOH

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¾ cups bran cereal
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
¾ cup buttermilk
¼ cup canola oil
¾ cup peeled and finely chopped apple
¾ cup grated carrot
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Mix bran cereal, flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Beat egg, buttermilk, and canola oil in a separate bowl. Pour liquid ingredients into bran mixture; gently stir in apple, carrot, and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pans for 5 minutes before removing muffins to finish cooling on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 237.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

APPLE AND CARROT MUFFINS



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A very sweet, moist muffin. It tastes a lot like carrot cake. You could even frost this with cream cheese frosting for more of a dessert muffin.

Provided by Diamondlil

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 muffins, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup apple, pealed and grated
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar (or less)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup coconut
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup canola oil
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 -4 tablespoons milk (if batter is too thick)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°. Grease bottom and 1/4 up of muffin pan.
  • In a medium bowl mix all the dry ingredients. Add the nuts, set aside.
  • In a small bowl; mix the egg, oil and vanilla.
  • Add egg mixture to the dry ingredients, along with the apple and carrot.
  • Stir just until blended. If too thick, add a little milk.
  • Bake on center rack for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 157.3, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 11.7, Protein 2.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh carrots, apples, and ginger will give your muffins the best flavor.
  • Grate the carrots and apples finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the muffins.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin tins about 2/3 full: This will prevent them from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 20 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely: This will help them keep their shape.

Conclusion:

These apple, carrot, and ginger muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They're also a great snack or lunchbox treat. With their moist texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and hint of spice, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and nutritious muffin recipe, give these a try!

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