Best 7 Carrot Apricot Muffins Recipes

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Carrot apricot muffins are a delectable treat that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the tangy flavor of apricots, resulting in a moist and flavorful muffin. This recipe yields tender and fluffy muffins with a vibrant orange hue and a delightful aroma that fills the kitchen. Whether you're looking for a healthy breakfast option, a sweet afternoon snack, or a special dessert to share with loved ones, these carrot apricot muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings.

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

APRICOT CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 28m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups Bisquick Heart Smart mix
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 egg whites or 1/4 cup fat-free egg product
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400degreesF. Line 12 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups.
  • In large bowl, stir all ingredients just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from pan.

APRICOT MUFFINS



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These are moist and chewy. I sometimes add 1/2 cup of dates as well as the apricots. A family favorite!

Provided by Aunt Mamie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin pan, or line with paper muffin cups. Place apricots into a small bowl, and pour the boiling water over them. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, oil, buttermilk and egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until just blended. It is okay for the batter to have some lumps. Drain water from apricots, and mix them into the batter. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 258 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

CARROT APRICOT MUFFINS



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I love a good healthy muffin to grab and go in the mornings and I like to use items I have around the house, so when there are extra carrots around, these are simple and delicious!

Provided by doler

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 13 muffins, 13 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute, sugar blend or 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 1/2 cups carrots, grated
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Grease or line a 12 cup muffin pan (sometimes I have a little more than this so I use a glass custard cup for the extra).
  • Mix both flours, sugar blend, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Add the chopped apricots and toss lightly to coat.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Beat in the softened butter, buttermilk, and orange juice.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture until just combined.
  • Stir in the carrots and nuts.
  • Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

APRICOT MUFFINS



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"Fruity and fantastic" is how Ruth Bolduc of Conway, New Hampshire describes these pretty, moist muffins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Soak apricots in water for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Add sour cream; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Drain apricots, discarding liquid. Fold apricots, orange zest and nuts into batter. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKPEA AND APRICOT MUFFINS



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Chickpeas and apricots: now those are healthy ingredients in a muffin! This recipe was emailed to me from the Simply Great Meals Recipe Club. I haven't yet made it but it caught my attention because I was impressed by the healthy ingredients, particularly the inclusion of chickpeas and from a search on Zaar I couldn't find any muffin recipes containing chickpeas.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

150 g dried apricots
1 cup apricot nectar
1 (400 g) can chickpeas, drained
2 eggs
1 cup low-fat milk
80 g butter, melted
2 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1/3 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup dark brown sugar
icing sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the apricots and apricot nectar in a small saucepan and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Place the apricot mixture and chickpeas in a food processor and process until smooth. Set aside to cool.
  • Stir the eggs, milk and melted butter into the chickpea mixture until all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the coconut and brown sugar.
  • Gradually stir the chickpea mixture into the flour and sugar mixture, and mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Spoon the muffin mixture into 12 greased 1/2 cup muffin pans and bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC for 20-25 minutes.
  • When cooked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow to stand in the pan for 5 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool, dust with icing sugar and serve (optional).
  • TIP: Use half wholemeal self-raising flour to white to increase the fibre content.
  • NOTE: In step 6, the recipe specified 12 1/2 inch muffin cups but then said that the recipe made 15 muffins, so you may find that there is enough mixture for 15 not 12 muffins. I've specified 12 for the sake of consistency. Please clarify this point if you make and review this recipe before I make it. Once I know, I'll get the yield corrected if the mixture is indeed sufficient for 15 muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.9, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 50.5, Sodium 503.5, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 29.3, Protein 6.6

PLUM AND APRICOT JAM MUFFINS



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A sweet and chewy muffin with the goodness of prune plums to add some fiber to your diet.

Provided by Cheerios

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

baking spray
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (14 ounce) can Empress prune plums, drained and pitted
½ cup apricot jam
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with baking spray.
  • Combine pastry and all-purpose flours, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl; stir until well blended.
  • Put plums in a large bowl with jam and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Slowly add dry ingredients and mix until flour is totally absorbed into the batter. Drop batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned on top, about 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 105.1 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

APRICOT OATMEAL MUFFINS



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"Our family enjoys all types of muffins, including this tempting apricot variety," informs Nelly Smees of Hopewell, Nova Scotia. "I like that they can be stirred together in a jiffy for a breakfast treat or anytime snack."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup boiling water
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons grated orange zest, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In anther bowl, combine the oats, apricots, butter and boiling water; stir until butter is melted. Cool for 5 minutes. Stir in eggs, milk and orange zest if desired. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, juicy apricots. This will ensure that your muffins are moist and flavorful.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full. This will prevent the muffins from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help the muffins rise and brown evenly.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Carrot apricot muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover carrots and apricots. With their moist texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and beautiful appearance, 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 carrot apricot muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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