Best 5 Macadamia Carrot Muffins Recipes

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Macadamia carrot muffins are a delightful combination of sweetness and texture, featuring the rich, nutty flavor of macadamia nuts and the vibrant color and natural sweetness of carrots. These muffins are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a nutritious snack or breakfast option. With their tender crumb and moist texture, macadamia carrot muffins are sure to please everyone, from kids to adults. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday breakfast or a special treat to enjoy on the weekend, these muffins are a perfect choice. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate macadamia carrot muffins.

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CARROT MUFFINS



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These carrot muffins aren't too sweet, are super moist, and have just the perfect amount of spice and crunch.

Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup (140 g/5 oz) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (, optional)
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (, optional)
1/2 cup (100 g/ 3.5 oz) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100 g/ 3.5 oz) light or dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil ((or vegetable, safflower))
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
180g (about 2 large or 3 medium carrots, or 1 1/2 cups) grated carrots
1/2 cup (50 g) walnuts, roughly chopped
1/2 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
  • In a mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment, or using a hand-held mixer, beat together eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. On low speed and with the mixer running, add oil slowly and beat until combined. Beat in vanilla extract until combined, then turn off mixer. Fold in carrots by hand until combined. Fold in flour mixture just until combined. Don't overmix. Fold in nuts and shredded coconut.
  • Fill each liner ¾ full with batter. Bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Muffins will keep in an airtight container for 4 days at room temperature or in the fridge.

SOFT & MOIST CARROT MUFFINS



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These Carrot muffins are moist, flavorful, and full of warm spices!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Breakfast     Muffins     Snack

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups raw carrot (shredded)
1 apple (peeled and shredded)
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Greased or line muffin tins.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Whisk sugar, oil, and eggs in a separate bowl.
  • Stir egg mixture into dry ingredients just until combined.
  • Lightly fold in carrots, apples and raisins.
  • Divide the mixture into prepared muffin tins
  • Bake 25-29 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 348 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 266 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 19 g

MACADAMIA NUT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Macadamia Nut Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick)
1 cup golden brown sugar, firmly packed
3 large eggs
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup bread flour
2 tablespoons bread flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup macadamia nuts, whole

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Line 10 muffin cups with paper muffin liners.
  • Using electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar in large bowl to blend. Add 3 eggs and mix well. Beat in almond and vanilla extracts. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl. Add to butter mixture and beat until combined. Add whipping cream and beat just until smooth. Fold in chopped macadamia nuts. Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle each muffin with whole macadamia nuts.
  • Bake until tester inserted into center of muffins comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 88.3, Sodium 191.6, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 14.9, Protein 4.7

MACADAMIA NUT MUFFINS



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Another moist and flavorful muffin favorite. I have many macadamia nut recipes that I whip out at Christmas time. This one is a keeper.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/4 cup shredded coconut
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F Spray bottoms of 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour, nuts, coconut, sugar, baking powder, lemon peel, cardamom and salt. Make well in center; whisk in milk, oil and egg until just moistened. Spoon into muffin cups. (I like to sprinkle a little cinnamon & sugar on top before baking.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until nicely browned. Cool in pan on wire.
  • rack 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.

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

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your muffins will taste. If possible, use organic carrots and macadamia nuts.
  • Grate the carrots finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the batter and prevent them from becoming too crunchy.
  • Toast the macadamia nuts: Toasting the nuts will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups evenly: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. This will help ensure that all of the muffins are the same size and shape.
  • 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 give them time to set and develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

Macadamia carrot muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy nuts, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and nutritious treat, give these macadamia carrot muffins a try!

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