When it comes to delightful and nutritious treats, carrot and pumpkin muffins rise to the occasion. These delectable muffins offer a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Made with grated carrots, creamy pumpkin puree, and a blend of warm spices, carrot and pumpkin muffins promise a moist and tender crumb with every bite. Whether you're seeking a sweet morning treat, a wholesome snack, or a delightful dessert, carrot and pumpkin muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PUMPKIN CARROT MUFFINS RECIPE
Moist Pumpkin Carrot Muffins are an absolute treat to make. A pumpkin spice carrot muffin perfect for fall.
Provided by Kelsey Apley
Categories Desserts
Time 28m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Then, you want to add in your egg, sugars, pumpkin spice, oil, sour cream, and vanilla. Blend until creamed.
- Then add in your pumpkin puree and blend again.
- Now you will add in your dry ingredients the flour, soda, and baking powder. Once blended, then fold in the pecans, shredded carrots, and raisins.
- Spoon muffins batter into lined muffin tin. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until muffins is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 169 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 91 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g
PUMPKIN CARROT CUPCAKES
Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix provide a flavorful addition to these pumpkin cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting and pecans - perfect dessert for a crowd.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Stir in pumpkin and cinnamon with whisk. Fold in raisins and pecans. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake 22 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In medium bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Frost cupcakes. Top with pecans. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg
CREAM CHEESE CARROT MUFFINS
I revised a pumpkin bread recipe to make these delicious spiced muffins. Pureed canned carrots and a cream cheese filling make them so moist!-Francy Schneidecker, Tillamook, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place carrots in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and spices. In a small bowl, whisk the pureed carrots, egg and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill 12 greased muffin cups one-third full. In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth. Drop by tablespoonfuls into the center of each muffin. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CARROT AND CRANBERRY MUFFINS
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
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
CARROT AND PUMPKIN MUFFINS
A very soft textured muffin with pumpkin that goes down easy with some carrots to add some variety to this nice orange colour.
Provided by Slocan cook
Categories Quick Breads
Time 45m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Grease a 12 cup muffin pan and set aside
- In a large bowl blend grated carrots and pumpkin puree with granulated sugar, oil and eggs stirring until mixture is smooth
- Combine the dry ingredients with wet mixture and stir until just mixed together and then spoon into muffin cups filling 2/3 full and then bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes
- Wait 5 minutes before removing muffins from pan and then put on a plate to cool.
TOO EASY PUMPKIN CARROT CAKE MUFFINS
This is a recipe for yummy muffins that I found in Woman's World magazine. I made them last fall and my TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) group loved 'em!
Provided by CallMeBubbles
Categories Quick Breads
Time 23m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat ingredients together on low until just combined. Increase to medium speed and beat for two minutes more.
- Pour into 24 paper lined muffin cups. Bake 18 minutes.
- ***Can be frosted with premade cream cheese frosting with a dash of pumpkin pie spice mixed in and topped with chopped walnuts.
- ***Can substitute spice cake mix for the carrot cake mix.
Tips:
- Ensure that your carrots and pumpkin are finely grated for a smooth batter.
- For a moist muffin, do not overmix the batter. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- To achieve a golden brown top, sprinkle a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon on top of the muffins before baking.
- Feel free to experiment with different spices, such as nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom, to enhance the flavor of the muffins.
- For a crunchy topping, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Carrot and pumpkin muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their combination of sweet carrots, creamy pumpkin, and warm spices, these muffins are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking! Enjoy the delightful aroma and irresistible taste of these wholesome carrot and pumpkin muffins.
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