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Golden carrot muffin with moist texture and grated carrots inside. Perfect for healthy breakfast or dessert.

Carrot Cake Muffins

Bakery-soft carrot cake muffins scented with cinnamon and nutmeg, packed with freshly grated carrots, and optionally brightened with crushed pineapple. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or grab-and-go snacks—and great for make-ahead meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
  • 2 cups freshly grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and alcohol-free vanilla until smooth and glossy.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until most of the flour streaks disappear (do not overmix).
  • Fold in the freshly grated carrots. If using, fold in the drained crushed pineapple, chopped nuts, and raisins.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14g
Keyword Baking, Carrot Cake Muffins, Carrot Muffins, Healthy Muffins, Meal Prep
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