
Carrot Muffins
These delicious muffins blend wholesome vegetables with nutrient-rich nuts, creating the perfect snack for all the little adventurers out there. They’re packed with essential nutrients, making them a great choice for a quick bite between meals or as a post-school treat.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- You can mix this batter by hand in a mixing bowl or use a kitchen mixer. Personally, I prefer using a kitchen mixer.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) before you begin.
- Grate the carrots or chop them finely in a food processor until you have 2½ cups (375g). Put them aside.
- Next, start by mixing the eggs, sugar, oil, and cinnamon in your mixing bowl.
- Add the flour, baking powder and almond flour on top of the egg mixture and stir thoroughly until you have a smooth batter.
- Now add the carrots to your batter and fold them in evenly.
- Scoop the batter with a large cookie scoop into your muffin pan or muffin cups. Each cup should be filled about three-quarters full. If you're not using liners, I recommend greasing the muffin pan with oil spray.
- Bake them for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are evenly browned. Check with a wooden skewer by poking it into the center of a muffin. If the skewer comes out clean, they are fully baked.
- Let them cool on a cooling rack until they are completely cooled down.
Notes
Note 1: Please grate your carrots finely with a box grater or use a food processor to chop them into very fine pieces.
Note 2: I have the best experience with all-purpose flour for this recipe in terms of texture and taste.
Note 3: Any granulated sugar works well, including unrefined sugar or coconut sugar.
Note 4: I use canola oil, but you can also use light olive oil. I wouldn’t recommend coconut oil, as it changes the texture of the muffins.
Note 5: Almond flour is a great ingredient, but you can also swap it for ground hazelnuts or ground pecans which will give a more intense nutty flavor.
Storage: Store them in an airtight container or easily freeze them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
