Maia's Carrot Muffins

Dive into the cozy, homemade goodness of Maia's Carrot Muffins, the perfect blend of warmth, spice, and nutrition. These moist and tender muffins are infused with the natural sweetness of freshly grated carrots, complemented by a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg for a comforting flavor profile. With optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts or raisins, you can customize them to suit your taste. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vegetable oil to create a delightful breakfast treat or snack. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or enjoyed on-the-go, these carrot muffins are a wholesome way to start your day—or satisfy your sweet tooth!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 0.33 cups Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 1.5 cups Grated carrots (firmly packed)
• 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 0.5 cups Raisins (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3

In another large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the grated carrots and, if using, the chopped walnuts (or pecans) and raisins.

Step 6

Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1243.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3437.7

Total Fat 159.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.3g
Cholesterol 379.2mg	0%
Sodium 2562.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 483.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 272.4g
Protein 52.6g	0%

Vitamin D 115.4IU	0%
Calcium 513.7mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 2733.8mg	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: 40.1%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 54.0%