Best 8 Carrot And Dried Currant Muffins Recipes

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Are you searching for a delightful and wholesome treat that combines the sweetness of carrots with the tanginess of dried currants? Look no further than carrot and dried currant muffins! These delectable muffins are a perfect blend of flavors and textures, offering a moist and tender crumb, studded with crunchy carrots and bursting with the juicy tartness of dried currants. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast option, an afternoon snack, or a delightful addition to your lunchbox, these carrot and dried currant muffins are sure to please everyone's palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARROT AND CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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I wanted a healthy breakfast muffin option that wasn't dry! The carrots give this such a delicious and moist texture. A lot can be added or left out of this recipe depending on taste and personal preference; popular options to include are raisins, ground nuts, or chocolate chips.

Provided by briatherese

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup brown sugar, or to taste
¼ cup white sugar, or to taste
1 egg
1 banana
2 cups grated carrots
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
¾ cup cranberries, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, chia seeds, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger together in a large bowl.
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat egg into the butter mixture. Mash banana into the butter mixture until smoothly incorporated. Fold carrot and orange zest into the mixture.
  • Mix flour mixture into the butter mixture about 1/2 cup at a time to make a batter. Fold cranberries into the batter. Divide evenly between prepared muffin cups to fill nearly to the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 254 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

AWESOME CARROT MUFFINS



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I run a day care and was looking for a good snack too feed the kids with little sugar but still big on taste. I came up with these. I have made a batch of these for the last three days now and can't keep them around. Even the parents have been asking for the recipe. Frost with the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting recipe.

Provided by MECHELLE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup raisins
2 cups warm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
¾ cup brown sugar
3 cups shredded carrots

Steps:

  • Combine raisins and water in a small bowl. Let soak for 15 minutes. Drain raisins, discard water and set raisins aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, oil and brown sugar; beat well. Combine egg mixture and flour mixture; mix just until moistened. Fold in carrots and drained raisins. Spoon into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes before frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 395.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CARROT CURRANT MUFFINS



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These Carrot Currant Muffins muffins are fluffy, flavorful, and loaded with nutrients! They make carrot cake for breakfast a totally acceptable option!

Provided by Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons

Categories     Breakfast

Time 58m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 TBSP vinegar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour (or white whole wheat flour)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1 large egg
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup shredded/grated carrots
1/3 cup currants
1/2 cup chopped baking walnuts
cinnamon sugar for topping ((optional))

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt and vinegar in a mixing bowl, stir to coat, and allow to sit for 30-60 minutes to soften the oats (oatmeal style!) and give the vinegar a chance to work its magic. You can also pull your egg and carrots from the fridge to reach room temperature alongside it for best results. Out of all three test batches, the one I set out for an hour came out the fluffiest!
  • Next preheat the oven to 375 F and grease a non-stick muffin pan by spritzing with spray oil or butter.
  • In a clean bowl, combine flours, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In the bowl with the wet oat mixture, stir in egg, butter, applesauce, vanilla, brown sugar, carrots, and currants and mix with a fork until fully incorporated.
  • Whisk together the dry ingredients and, using a sifter or a sieve, sift the flour mixture into the carrot mixture slowly, stirring with a fork to combine. Mix until just combined, avoiding over mixing the batter.
  • Lastly, fold in the walnuts. Your final batter should be thick, sticky, and springy and your fork should almost be able to stand upright in the batter.
  • Pour into greased muffin tin. For small muffins, you can divide the batter equally into 12 muffins but I prefer to fill 10 of the 12 at least 3/4 of the way full, for larger muffins with a bit of a muffin top. For a slightly sweeter muffin, top each with an optional sprinkling of cinnamon sugar.
  • Set your muffin tin atop an aluminum baking sheet (optional; this helps prevent the bottoms from over browning) and bake for 12-15 minutes for 12 smaller muffins and 18-20 minutes for 10 larger muffins.
  • Test with a toothpick and allow to cool to room temperature before faceplanting.
  • See post below for optional icing recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 159 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, Calories 194 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CARROT-CURRANT MUFFINS



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With a pinch of cinnamon and a handful of dried currants, these moist muffins taste like a hybrid of carrot and spice cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield Makes 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, plus 2 large egg whites
2 cups grated carrots (from about 2 large carrots)
1/2 cup dried currants

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 14 cups of two 12-cup muffin tins with baking cups, and lightly coat each with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the cinnamon in a large bowl. Whisk together yogurt, oil, eggs, and egg whites in a medium bowl. Fold yogurt mixture into flour mixture, then gently fold in carrots and currants until combined.
  • Spoon batter into baking cups until each is three-quarters full. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of each comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer pans to wire racks, and let cool for 10 minutes. Turn out muffins onto racks, and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 g, Cholesterol 31 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 208 g

CARROT AND DRIED-CURRANT MUFFINS



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Carrots make these muffins very moist; their flavor is highlighted by cardamom and ginger. The muffins are delicious spread with whipped cream cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Unsalted butter, for muffin tins
3/4 cup dried currants
1 1/2 cups plus 4 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 large eggs
1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil, plus more for wire rack
1 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (about 6 carrots)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 6 cups of a jumbo muffin tin (each cup should have a 1-cup capacity). Heat currants and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat until currants are plump, about 20 minutes. Drain; let currants cool.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and ginger in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Put eggs, oil, and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until combined. Reduce speed to low. Add the flour mixture in three batches, and mix until just combined after each addition. Fold in the carrots and currants.
  • Pour batter into prepared muffin tin, leaving a 1/2-inch space above batter in each cup. Bake until tops are golden and a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let muffins cool in tin on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Remove tin from rack, and lightly oil rack. Run a thin knife around the sides of muffins to loosen, and unmold. Let cool completely on rack.

CARROT-CURRANT SPICE MUFFINS



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This is my adjustment of a recipe from the Dec. 2004 issue of Martha Stewart Living. I wanted to make it healthier by adding more whole grains, so I did and it's yummy. Also, I have not added the orange peel myself yet, but I can tell it would be perfect. These are wonderful light muffins, stacked high and a beautiful color.

Provided by kitchengrrl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup dried currants or 3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup chapati flour (whole wheat pastry flour, lighter than red wheat flour)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 orange, zest of
3 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
4 cups finely grated carrots (about 7 carrots)

Steps:

  • Heat currants and 1 c water in a small saucepan over low heat until plump, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and cool.
  • Mix together flours, leavening and spices.
  • Set aside.
  • Grate carrots and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Put eggs in mixing bowl and beat to blend.
  • Beat in oil and sugar on medium until combined.
  • Reduce speed to low and add the flour mixture in three batches until just combined.
  • DO NOT OVERMIX.
  • Just barely holding everything together will make a better texture.
  • Fold in the carrots and currants until equally distributed.
  • Pour batter into 12 paper-lined muffin cups, heaping batter on each muffin until all is used.
  • Bake until tops are golden and a toothpick tests clean in the center of a center muffin, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove tin to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Remove muffins and cool completely on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 240.5, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 24.6, Protein 4.5

RED CURRANT MUFFINS



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Currants hold up so nicely baked into these yummy, golden cake-like muffins. The berries add tartness to the sweet mixture. These are great for breakfast, brunch or a snack.-Jane Larter, Hallock, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup red currants
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture just until blended. Fold in currants. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

CARROT MUFFINS WITH RAISINS AND DRIED PINEAPPLE



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Now you can have carrot cake in a muffin! To make these even more like carrot cake, use your favourite cream cheese icing to take them over the top! You can even make them into tropical carrot cake muffins with a few substitutions. This recipe is adapted from "Scones, Muffins and Tea Cakes".

Provided by Dragoness

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup oil or 3/4 cup canola oil (good)
1 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup dried currants or 1 cup dried papaya
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup dried mango or 3/4 cup dried papaya
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or 2 teaspoons nutmeg (can be omitted if going the tropical route)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Grease 18 muffin cups, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Add buttermilk, oil, honey and vanilla and mix together until well blended.
  • With a wooden spoon, stir in the carrots, raisins, pecans and pinepple.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the carrot mixture and mix until just blended (don't overmix).
  • Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling to the top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the muffins spring back when lightly pressed.
  • Let cool for five minutes in the tins, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.3, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 243.7, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 22, Protein 4.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh, sweet carrots. Avoid carrots that are woody or have blemishes.
  • Grate the carrots finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the muffins and ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of dried currants: For a more complex flavor, use a mix of light and dark dried currants.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin tins properly: Fill each muffin tin about 2/3 full. This will help prevent the muffins from overflowing and ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature: This will help them rise quickly and develop a golden brown crust.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before serving: This will help them set and develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

Carrot and dried currant muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or breakfast treat. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying muffin recipe, give these carrot and dried currant muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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