Description
Carrot Muffins are a delightful blend of sweetness and warm spices, making them the perfect treat for breakfast or a snack. Bursting with freshly grated carrots, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these muffins are not just delicious but also visually appealing with their vibrant orange hue. Easy to make and versatile, they can be enjoyed plain or topped with cream cheese frosting. Indulge in these delightful bites that promise to brighten your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in vegetable oil until frothy. Stir in the shredded carrots.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg