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Powerful Carrot Cake Muffins

7 Comforting & Powerful Carrot Cake Muffins That Taste Like a Warm Hug


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and moist carrot cake muffins made with warm spices, grated carrots, and optional walnuts and raisins. Perfect for breakfast or snacks.


Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups grated carrots

½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

½ cup raisins (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.

2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.

3. Whisk sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.

5. Fold in carrots and optional add-ins.

6. Fill muffin cups and bake 18–22 minutes until done.

Notes

Do not overmix.

Use finely grated carrots.

Store cooled muffins in an airtight container.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg