Best 8 Simple Carrot Muffins Recipes

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Carrot muffins are a sweet and moist treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover carrots. This article will provide you with a simple recipe for carrot muffins that is sure to please everyone. The recipe is easy to follow and only requires a few basic ingredients. So whether you are a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, you can make these delicious carrot muffins in no time.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

EXTREMELY EASY CARROT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Extremely Easy Carrot Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jessie_loves_desser

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 18 muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 cups shredded carrots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°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, apple sauce 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 or eat immediately.

CARROT MUFFINS RECIPE



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Tender and moist muffins with just the right amount of carrot flavor. These carrot muffins make a perfect dessert, snack, or breakfast treat! They also keep very well and don't easily lose their freshness.

Provided by Mimi

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 & 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ((optional))
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) light or dark brown sugar (* see notes)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (120mL) vegetable oil ((canola oil also works well here))
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 & 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (** see notes)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine your flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk to combine, and set aside to work on the wet ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, add in your granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Whisk until well combined. Add in your oil, vanilla, and grated carrots. Whisk again until everything is incorporated.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until you no longer see any dry ingredients in the batter. Take care not to over mix!
  • Divide the carrot muffin batter evenly into your prepared muffin cups. Bake in the center of your preheated 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown on top and a skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the muffin tin, then transfer the muffins to a wire cooling rack to cool to room temperature.

SPICED CARROT MUFFINS



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These can be a quick breakfast treat or a mid-afternoon snack.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin-pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cups plain yogurt
4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 large egg
2 cups peeled, shredded carrots (about 5 medium)

Steps:

  • Line 12 cups (each 2 1/2 inches wide) of a standard muffin tin with paper liners; set aside. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, pumpkin-pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, butter, and egg. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add yogurt mixture. Stir until just combined. Fold in carrots.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. (If desired, muffins can be baked immediately in a 375-degree oven for about 20 minutes.) Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes, then cover tin with plastic wrap, and freeze until ready to bake, up to 3 months.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake muffins (still frozen) until a toothpick inserted in center of one comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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 MUFFINS



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Delicious carrot muffins that are full of flavour!

Provided by ChloeFrances4792

Time 30m

Yield Makes 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

150g margarine
250g carrots
200g sugar
200g flour
1.5tsp cinnamon
2tsp baking powder
2 large eggs
125g sultanas
50g nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/gas mark 6/fan 180C. Melt the margarine in the microwave.
  • Top and tail, then peel and grate the carrots.
  • Combine the carrots, sugar and margarine in a bowl.
  • Sift in the flour, cinnamon and baking powder.
  • Beat the eggs in a small bowl and then add to the mixture. Also mix in the nuts and sultanas.
  • Line a muffin tray with 12 muffin cases and divide the mixture equally between them. Bake for 20 minutes.

CARROT MUFFINS



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When I need a great accompaniment for soup, stew or a casserole, I reach for this recipe. The carrot gives the muffins a nice texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup whole milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 medium carrot, sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In a blender or food processor, combine remaining ingredients; cover and process until carrots are finely chopped. Pour carrot mixture over dry ingredients; stir just until combined. , Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 425° for 15-18 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.

Nutrition Facts :

BASIC CARROT MUFFINS



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The original recipe is in the Mostly Muffins Cookbook from Company's Coming. I made them today and they were wonderful. I made a few alterations to their version and it was so good that that is the one that I am posting. ;)

Provided by Saturn

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 27m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk or 3/4 cup soured milk
1/3 cup cooking oil
1 1/2 cups carrots, grated
white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°C.
  • Measure first 7 ingredients into a large bowl. Stir and make a well in the center.
  • Combine next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well. Add to well.
  • Add grated carrot. Stir until just moistened.
  • Divide evenly among 12 greased muffin cups.
  • Top each muffin with some white sugar or some streusel topping. Here is where you can get really creative. Nuts might be nice for some people. Others might want some oatmeal sprinkled on top. You could do many different toppings in one pan.
  • Bake for 20 - 22 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
  • Let stand in pan for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool.
  • **There are a few variations listed in the book.
  • Date Nut Carrot Muffins: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped dates and 1/2 cup chopped pecans into buttermilk mixture. The baking time may need to be longer (20-25 minutes total).
  • Ginger Oat Carrot Muffins: Reduce Whole wheat flour to 1/2 cup. Add 1/2 cup quick cooking oats. Add 2 tsp finely chopped, peeled gingerroot. Sprinkle tops of muffins with 1/4 cup quick cooking oats before baking. Baking time may need to be longer (20-25 minutes total).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 222.3, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 13.3, Protein 4.1

Tips:

  • Utilize Fresh Carrots: Prioritize using fresh carrots over canned or frozen options for optimal flavor and texture in your carrot muffins.
  • Grate Carrots Finely: Finely grating the carrots ensures an even distribution throughout the batter and prevents large chunks from overpowering the muffin's texture.
  • Measure Flour Accurately: Employ a kitchen scale for precise flour measurement to obtain consistent and well-balanced muffins.
  • Don't Overmix: Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a moist and tender crumb in your muffins. Mix only until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Fill Muffin Tins Properly: Fill each muffin tin to about 2/3 full to allow space for the muffins to rise during baking.
  • Watch Baking Time: Keep an eye on the muffins during baking and check for doneness a few minutes before the recommended time. Insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the muffins are ready.
  • Cool Muffins Thoroughly: Allow the muffins to cool completely before storing or serving. This helps them set and retain their shape.

Conclusion:

Carrot muffins, with their vibrant color, moist texture, and delightful carrot flavor, are a wholesome and delicious treat. By following these tips and the provided recipes, you can effortlessly create these delectable muffins in the comfort of your own kitchen. Enjoy these delightful treats as a nutritious snack, a delightful breakfast option, or a satisfying dessert. Experiment with different variations, such as adding nuts, raisins, or spices, to create your own unique carrot muffin masterpieces. Happy baking!

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