Description
The Best Carrot Muffins Recipe delivers moist, tender muffins bursting with freshly grated carrots, warm spices, and a balanced sweetness. Perfect for breakfast or snack time, these easy-to-make muffins stay soft for days and can be customized to suit dietary needs or flavor preferences.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated carrots
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: Whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. This mixture forms the moist foundation for your muffins.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently to avoid overmixing. The batter should be thick but slightly lumpy, perfect for tender muffins.
- Add Carrots and Nuts: Fold in the freshly grated carrots and optional chopped nuts carefully, maintaining a light texture and avoiding overworking the batter.
- Bake to Perfection: Divide the batter evenly into a muffin tin lined with paper cups or lightly greased. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Grate carrots finely for better moisture without chunky texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and fluffy.
- Use an oven thermometer for consistent baking temperature and perfect rise.
- Use fresh cinnamon and nutmeg for the best vibrant flavor.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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