Description
Carrot cake lovers unite over these irresistible Carrot Muffins, a delightful breakfast treat packed with warm spices and wholesome goodness. Sweet, moist, and perfectly balanced, you’ll savor each tender bite of these comforting morning delights.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and arranging paper liners in a standard muffin tin.
- Create a dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, thoroughly combine eggs, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until the mixture appears smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Incorporate freshly grated carrots and chopped walnuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Carefully portion the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and the tops appear golden brown.
- Allow the muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then delicately transfer them to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature and complete their setting process.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by reducing sugar for a less sweet version or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
- Replace walnuts with other nuts like pecans or almonds for different flavor profiles and texture variations.
- Swap all-purpose flour with whole wheat or gluten-free flour to accommodate dietary restrictions and add nutritional value.
- Add extra moisture by incorporating applesauce or Greek yogurt, which helps create a more tender and soft muffin texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg