Source: Africa Studio, AdobeStockHomemade baked goods are not only delicious but also healthy. Especially when made with fresh fruits or vegetables. Carrot muffins are a perfect example – hearty and simply appetizing. You can also add spices, nuts, and dried fruits to them. We're sharing 15 of the best recipes!
1. Carrot Muffins with Kefir and Cinnamon
Source: aroma-avenue.ruEven children who refuse carrots will surely appreciate this dessert.
You will need: 320 g flour, 1 egg, 50 ml vegetable oil, 200 ml kefir, 2 pinches of salt, 100 g carrots, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Grate the carrots finely and mix them with sugar, salt, honey, cinnamon, and egg. Add oil, kefir, and the remaining ingredients, then mix the dough. Spoon it into muffin molds and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Healthy Carrot Muffins with Honey
Source: postila.ruFor this recipe, high-quality whole wheat flour is essential.
You will need: 100 g whole wheat flour, 100 g carrots, 50 g vegetable oil, 50 g honey, 2 eggs, 3 g baking powder.
Preparation: Grate the carrots. Mix eggs, oil, and honey, and separately – flour and baking powder. Combine all ingredients, spoon the dough into molds, and bake the muffins for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
3. Carrot Muffins with Milk and Lemon Zest
Source: dzen.ruYou can sprinkle the finished muffins with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey.
You will need: 240 g flour, 70 g butter, 170 g sugar, 2 eggs, 100 ml milk, 250 g carrots, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 1/2 lemon, 0.5 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and sugar. Grate the carrots and mix everything together. Add flour, lemon zest, cinnamon, and baking soda quenched with lemon juice. Spoon the dough into molds and bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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4. Carrot Muffins with Nuts
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThis recipe uses walnuts, but other nuts also work just as deliciously.
You will need: 2 eggs, 120 g sugar, 160 g carrots, 100 g vegetable oil, 200 g flour, 70 g walnuts, 1/3 tsp baking soda, spices.
Preparation: Grate the carrots, chop the nuts, and whisk eggs with sugar and oil. Mix all ingredients together and finally add the quenched baking soda and spices. Spoon the dough into molds and bake the muffins for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
5. Carrot Muffins with Semolina
Source: karamelcafe.ruSemolina always gives baked goods a unique texture.
You will need: 3 eggs, 150 g butter, 100 g nuts, 2 carrots, 1 apple, 1 tsp cinnamon, 50 g starch, 250 g sugar, 1 packet baking powder, 1 packet vanilla sugar, 250 g semolina.
Preparation: Grate the carrots and apple. Mix them with eggs, cinnamon, vanilla sugar, baking powder, and sugar. Add melted butter, then starch, chopped nuts, and then semolina. Let the dough rest for 45 minutes and bake the muffins for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
6. Carrot Muffins with Oatmeal
Source: za-edoy.ruThese muffins are not only delicious but also quite healthy.
You will need: 100 ml milk, 3 tbsp each of oatmeal and wheat flour, 1 carrot, 2 eggs, 2.5 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 10 g vanilla sugar, 0.5 tsp ground ginger, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 10 g baking powder.
Preparation: Pour a small amount of hot water over the oatmeal for 10 minutes. Add flour, baking powder, ginger, and vanilla sugar. Whisk eggs with regular sugar and add milk and oil. Grate the carrots and drizzle with lemon juice. Mix all ingredients together, spoon the dough into molds, and bake the carrot muffins for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Carrot Muffins with Banana and Raisins
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruIncredibly delicious baked goods that are simply irresistible.
You will need: 200 g bananas, 200 g carrots, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 tbsp milk, 100 g raisins, 200 g flour, 10 g baking powder, 1 tsp starch, 2 pinches of salt.
Preparation: Mash the bananas into a puree, mix them with oil and eggs. Add grated carrots and raisins, then milk. Mix all dry ingredients, add them to the dough, and spoon the muffins into molds. Bake for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
8. Carrot Muffins with Orange
Source: karamelcafe.ruYou can add a little dried fruit or candied fruit to the dough to taste.
You will need: 200 g flour, 1 carrot, 1 orange, 150 g butter, 3 eggs, 150 g sugar, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 3 tbsp chopped nuts, spices.
Preparation: Whisk soft butter and sugar until fluffy and add eggs one by one, continuing to whisk. Add grated carrots, chopped nuts, and orange zest. Stir in the remaining dry ingredients and bake the muffins for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
9. Carrot Muffins with Ginger
Source: zelengarden.ruFresh ginger is used here for a brighter and more piquant flavor.
You will need: 250 g carrots, 100 g ginger, 200 g brown sugar, 150 g flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 160 ml vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 75 g raisins.
Preparation: Grate the carrots and ginger. Whisk eggs with sugar, add oil, then flour with quenched baking soda, and then carrots, ginger, and washed raisins. Spoon the muffins into molds and bake them for about 45 minutes in the oven at 160 degrees Celsius.
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10. Carrot Muffins with Cottage Cheese
Source: youtube.comOne of the most classic muffin variations is cottage cheese-based muffins.
You will need: 400 g cottage cheese, 250 g carrots, 100 ml milk, 2 tbsp semolina, 150 g brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Blend grated carrots with eggs, add cottage cheese, and blend again. Add the remaining ingredients and blend the dough until smooth. Pour it into molds and bake the carrot muffins for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Carrot Muffins with Pumpkin
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruAn ideal seasonal recipe for autumn and winter, especially if you add more spices.
You will need: 100 g carrots, 100 g pumpkin, 50 g sugar, 2 eggs, 200 g flour, 40 g walnuts, 80 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Grate carrots and pumpkin finely, chop the nuts. Whisk eggs with sugar, add oil, and whisk again. Add flour and baking powder, then the remaining ingredients. Bake the muffins for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
12. Carrot Muffins with Apples
Source: pinterest.comA classic combination that your family will surely love.
You will need: 300 g flour, 20 g baking powder, 200 g sugar, 160 ml vegetable oil, 4 eggs, 200 g carrots, 200 g apples, 50 g walnuts, 50 g peanuts, 100 g raisins, 25 g shredded coconut, 1 tbsp cinnamon, spices.
Preparation: Grate carrots and apples, chop the nuts, mix flour, baking powder, shredded coconut, and spices. Wash and dry the raisins. Whisk eggs with sugar, add oil, and whisk again. Add the remaining ingredients, mix the dough, and spoon it into molds. Bake the muffins in the oven for 30-35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Carrot Muffins with Cocoa
Source: povar.ruWe recommend using dark cocoa for a richer flavor.
You will need: 175 g flour, 100 g sugar, 30 g cocoa, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 carrot, 2 eggs.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and oil, add grated carrots, and mix. Add sifted dry ingredients and bake the muffins for about 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
14. Carrot Muffins with Rice Flour
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruAnother great healthy recipe, but this time for those who don't use wheat flour.
You will need: 2 eggs, 85 g sugar substitute, 150 g carrots, 160 g rice flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, 100 ml vegetable oil, zest of 1 orange, 100 g nuts, 1.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar substitute until foamy. Add oil, grated carrots, and orange zest. Mix and add the remaining ingredients. Bake the carrot muffins for 30 minutes in the oven at 170-180 degrees Celsius.
15. Lenten Carrot Muffins
Source: youtube.comA proven alternative without eggs, dairy, or honey – made with apple juice.
You will need: 250 ml apple juice, 250 g carrots, 125 ml vegetable oil, 150 g sugar, 200 g walnuts, 100 g raisins, 300 g flour, 20 g baking powder.
Preparation: Blend oil, apple juice, sugar, and grated carrots. Add ground nuts, baking powder, and flour. Mix the dough and add raisins. Bake the muffins in the oven for about 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.