How to Make the Perfect Carrot Muffins
American · Easy · 34 min · 12 servings
These moist and lightly spiced carrot muffins taste just like dessert but are secretly loaded with vegetables and wholesome ingredients. Kid friendly recipes for muffins are perfect for breakfast boxes and after school snacks that parents feel good about.
Why this recipe works
This Carrot Muffins recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 34 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 165 calories with 3g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 7 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1.5 cups shredded carrots
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 0.33 cup vegetable oil
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prep and Preheat
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners. Peel and grate the carrots on the fine side of a box grater for the best texture in the finished muffins.
Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and brown sugar until smooth and the sugar is mostly dissolved. This creates the moist tender base of the muffins.
Step 3: Fold in Dry Ingredients and Carrots
Add flour, baking soda, and cinnamon to the bowl and stir until just combined. Fold in the shredded carrots until evenly distributed throughout the batter without overmixing.
Step 4: Bake and Cool
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups filling each about three quarters full. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from tin.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- vegetable oil → melted coconut oil or applesauce
- all purpose flour → whole wheat pastry flour
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Packing the muffin cups too full which causes overflow and uneven domed tops
- Using pre-shredded store carrots which are too thick and do not blend well into muffin texture
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 165 calories, 3g protein, 26g carbs, 6g fat, 2g fiber.
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