Nutri-carrot Muffins Recipe 🥕
Description: Ummmm good! These are delicious and easy to make. Lucy serves these on her brunch table but they’re great anytime of day.
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Vegetable, < 60 Mins, Oven
Servings: 12 Muffins
| Cook Time | Prep Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 25 minutes | 10 minutes | 35 minutes |
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Incorporate Sugar and Spices: Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to the dry ingredients mixture. Mix well.
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Prepare Carrots: Grate enough carrots to make 1 cup. Incorporate the grated carrots into the dry ingredients mixture.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly. Add the canola oil, molasses, and milk to the beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until all ingredients are well combined, creating a thick batter.
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Add Raisins and Walnuts: Gently fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts into the batter until evenly distributed.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Muffin Tin: Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line with muffin liners.
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Fill Muffin Molds: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each mold about 2/3 full.
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Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Storage: Once cooled, store the Nutri-carrot Muffins in a cool place or freeze for later enjoyment.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 224.3
- Fat: 9.3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 18.4mg
- Sodium: 132mg
- Carbohydrates: 32.8g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Sugar: 12.6g
- Protein: 4.6g
Enjoy these wholesome Nutri-carrot Muffins any time of day for a tasty treat packed with flavor and nutrients! 🧁🥕
