Carrot Raisin Nut Muffins

Start your day with a wholesome bite of these Carrot Raisin Nut Muffins, a deliciously moist treat bursting with natural sweetness and warm spices. Packed with shredded carrots, plump raisins, and crunchy walnuts or pecans, these muffins are a perfect balance of texture and flavor. The blend of cinnamon and nutmeg gives them a comforting aroma, while a combination of granulated and brown sugar adds just the right touch of sweetness. Easy to prepare in under 45 minutes, these golden-brown muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a satisfying treat that’s as nutritious as it is delightful. Perfect for the whole family, they’re a great make-ahead option for busy mornings! Search-friendly and irresistible, this recipe will become a favorite in your kitchen repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1.5 cups Carrots, shredded
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups lightly.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined (do not overmix).

Step 5

Fold in the shredded carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your Carrot Raisin Nut Muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1219.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3479.2

Total Fat 160.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.3g
Cholesterol 383.0mg	0%
Sodium 2510.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 482.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 260.9g
Protein 56.9g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 487.5mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 2461.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 53.7%