Best Apple Carrot Muffins Recipes

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CARROT, APPLE, AND ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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I'm learning to eat a more healthy diet. I couldn't find a recipe for all the ingredients that I wanted in my muffins, so I made up my own. They're yummy and they have so many healthy ingredients! This recipe makes 24 muffins or 12 mini-loaves.

Provided by Judith Fowler

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 21

cooking spray
1 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini
1 cup shredded carrots
1 large apple, cored and shredded
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 cup sucralose and brown sugar blend (such as Splenda® brown sugar blend)
2 eggs
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup skim milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 lemon, zest only
1 orange, zest only
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat 24 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Stir zucchini, carrots, and apple together in a large bowl. Mix in yogurt, sucralose and brown sugar blend, eggs, applesauce, skim milk, canola oil, lemon zest, and orange zest until thoroughly combined.
  • Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a separate bowl. Gently stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold walnuts into batter. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 230.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

CARROT-APPLE MUFFINS



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Cooler weather has arrived, and as always, my mind wanders to fall produce with apples at the top of the list. These tender, lightly sweetened, moist muffins taste like carrot cake, spice cake, and apple cake combined. These muffins freeze well and can be quickly reheated in the microwave on a low temperature for a quick breakfast.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup old-fashioned oats
¼ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
⅓ cup buttermilk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup peeled and grated apple
¾ cup peeled and grated carrots
⅓ cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  • Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Whisk together yogurt, buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract in a second bowl. Fold flour mixture into yogurt mixture, mixing just until combined and flour disappears. Stir together apple, carrot, and walnuts in a separate bowl; gently fold into the batter. Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Bake muffins in the preheated oven until golden brown or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 17 to 19 minutes.
  • Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 191.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

APPLE, CARROT, AND GINGER MUFFINS



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A good-for-you carrot and apple muffin that provides a hefty hit of ginger.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup Greek yogurt
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup shredded apple
½ cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 16 muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  • Stir together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk together maple syrup, Greek yogurt, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract in a second bowl until thoroughly combined. Add maple syrup mixture to flour mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in carrots, apple, crystallized ginger, raisins, and walnuts.
  • Divide batter evenly between 16 prepared muffin cups, filling each to the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 264.4 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

BANANA, CARROT, APPLE, OAT BRAN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Banana, Carrot, Apple, Oat Bran Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dana_haz

Categories     Breakfast

Time 28m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup oat bran
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup soymilk
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup shredded apple
2 mashed bananas

Steps:

  • Mix first four dry ingredient together in a small bowl.
  • Beat together oil, sugars, eggs, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl.
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until well combined.
  • Add vegetable/fruits to mixture.
  • Bake at 400°F for 18 minutes or until dry in the middle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 172.9, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 12, Protein 4.1

APPLE CARROT MUFFINS



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These apple carrot muffins were given to me by the parent of one of my students. They're moist, tender and taste almost like carrot cake. They freeze well, too. -Elaine Cooley, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups raisin bran cereal
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
3/4 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple, carrots and walnuts. Fill paper-lined muffin cups or cups coated with cooking spray three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPICED CARROT & APPLE MUFFINS



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These fruity muffins are great for breakfast on-the-go or a mid-morning treat. Add dried fruit, nuts or seeds for texture, if you like

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

100ml rapeseed oil
100ml natural yogurt
50ml runny honey
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
200g self-raising flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1½ tsp ground mixed spice
1 apple , grated
1 carrot , grated
50g sultanas , raisins, chopped nuts or seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a muffin tin with nine cases (alternatively, use squares of baking parchment). Mix the oil, yogurt, honey, eggs and vanilla in a jug. In a bowl, combine the flour, bicarb, mixed spice and ¼ tsp salt. Pour the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture and add the apple and carrot, as well as any extra ingredients you're using. Mix with a spatula until well combined, then spoon the mixture into the muffin cases.
  • Bake for 20-22 mins, or until a skewer inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean. Leave to cool for at least 5 mins. Can be stored in a tin for three days or frozen for two months; defrost overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

MOIST AND LOW FAT CARROT-RAISIN-APPLE-MUFFINS



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I got this recipe from beginnertriathlete.com this summer and have been making it constantly ever since. I have adapted it slightly by omitting the nuts and using skim milk instead of buttermilk. I make it with applesauce but you can substitute it for canola oil quite nicely.

Provided by Canadian_in_the_Bay

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups carrots, finely shredded
1 medium apple, peeled and grated
1/2 cup raisins
3 eggs
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray or grease the muffin tins.
  • In a large bowl, stir flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together.
  • In a separate bowl, stir beaten eggs, milk, applesauce and vanilla together.
  • Add liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir.
  • Add carrots, apple, raisins, and nuts.
  • Spoon batter into tins and bake for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 46.7, Sodium 288.1, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 19.8, Protein 5.8

APPLE CARROT MUFFINS



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Delicious hearty muffins...perfect start to a great day!

Provided by ZOPOOH

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¾ cups bran cereal
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
¾ cup buttermilk
¼ cup canola oil
¾ cup peeled and finely chopped apple
¾ cup grated carrot
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Mix bran cereal, flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Beat egg, buttermilk, and canola oil in a separate bowl. Pour liquid ingredients into bran mixture; gently stir in apple, carrot, and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pans for 5 minutes before removing muffins to finish cooling on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 237.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

HEALTHY APPLE CARROT ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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These are moist, yummy muffins without all the fat and calories. I came up with this recipe when craving something sweet but not too much on the unhealthy side. They are quick and easy to make as well.

Provided by Lalaloula

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

120 g carrots (1 small)
110 g zucchini (1 small)
220 g apples (1 big)
50 g flour
50 g whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
20 g ground hazelnuts
30 g oats
60 g sugar beet molasses (or honey alternatively)
1 egg

Steps:

  • In a bowl grate zucchini/courgette and carrot. Cut the apple into small chunks.
  • Preheat the oven to 170°C/340°F.
  • In another bowl cream the egg and molasses with a pinch of salt. Add the grated veggies, oats and grated hazelnuts.
  • Mix baking powder and flours and add to the egg mixture. Stirr until just combined.
  • Now fold in the apples and pour batter into prepared muffin pan.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes.

APPLE, CARROT, AND CHIA MUFFINS



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These moist muffins are a sneaky way to add veggies and fiber into my kid's diet. You can easily substitute other vegetables and fruit too. I've tried zucchini, pear, and banana!

Provided by hello angie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup melted butter
½ cup honey
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup diced apple
1 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons chia seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 16 muffin cups with liners.
  • Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat buttermilk, melted butter, honey, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in another bowl. Stir in flour mixture. Fold in apple, carrot, and chia seeds. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 221.6 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

GREAT APPLE AND CARROT MUFFINS



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Very moist and good for you too! I adapted this recipe from a cake recipe, so it's yummy, but also quite healthy.

Provided by volleychem

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ cups grated carrots
1 ½ cups finely chopped apples
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup olive oil
2 large eggs
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 20 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Mix water and flax seeds together in a bowl.
  • Stir all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Add carrots and chopped apples; toss to coat.
  • Stir applesauce, white sugar, brown sugar, olive oil, eggs, walnuts, and flax seed mixture into the flour mixture. Mix until batter is well combined.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 237.3 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

APPLE CARROT NUT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Apple Carrot Nut Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 cup carrot, grated
1 cup apple, peeled and grated
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Mix ingredients together.
  • Pour batter into greased or paper-lined muffin cups.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 126.2, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.1, Protein 3

VEGAN APPLE CARROT MUFFINS



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Vegan egg substitute is a powder that you add water to, and can be bought at most grocery stores. It is fat free, vegan and has few calories per 'egg'. If you can't find it, use 6 eggs, but remember that the fat content will go way up.

Provided by Krista B

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups finely grated carrots
2 large apples - peeled, cored and shredded
6 teaspoons egg replacer (dry)
1 ¼ cups applesauce
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl combine brown sugar, white sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir in carrot and apple; mix well.
  • In a small bowl whisk together egg substitute, applesauce and oil. Stir into dry ingredients.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing from pans to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 849.7 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

CARROT ZUCCHINI APPLE MUFFINS



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A friend gave me this muffin recipe and they are delicious! However, I do not know the caloric value but the 1 cup of veg oil and 3 eggs are sure to subtract from the healthy aspect. I would love to substitute these two ingredients. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Other than that, the muffins disappeared in one day!

Provided by tbw629

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2 cups shredded carrots
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 finely chopped golden delicious apple
3/4 cup raisins (Baking Raisins are best)
1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together except for the 3 Large eggs and vegetable oil.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the 3 eggs and oil together until well blended.
  • Add the egg and oil mixture to the fruit mixture.
  • I set my kitchen aid on low for about 1 minute or until all ingredients were mixed well.
  • Pour mixture into each muffin cup approximately 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 375 for about 25 minutes or until tester comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 68.9, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 14.3, Protein 2.2

CARROT APPLE NUT MUFFINS



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This recipe came from Mother Earth News Magazine. It has a great texture, not too sweet and nice and moist. Everyone in my family loved it. I made them for breakfast tomorrow morning but I don't think they will last that long! I reproduced the recipe as it was printed, but next time I think I will use a little more ginger and cinnamon.

Provided by Norah Bennett

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 9-18 muffins, 9-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
3 large carrots
1 large apple (I used pink lady)
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease muffin cups or use paper liners. Peel and finely grate apple and carrots. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ground cinnamon. Stir in nuts.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, oil, ginger and vanilla. Fold apples and carrots into wet ingredients. Fold mixture into dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Divide evenly between muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
  • Makes 9 large or 18 small muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 342.7, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 21.6, Protein 6.3

SPICY APPLE-CARROT MUFFINS



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From the New York Times Natural Foods Cookbook, with a few adaptations. Soft, moist, flavorful and healthy. These muffins are NOT very sweet so choose a sweet apple variety or increase the honey to 1/2 cup if you prefer a sweeter muffin.

Provided by Procrasti-baker

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup non-instant nonfat dry milk solid
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup natural bran (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup apple, unpeeled and grated
1/2 cup carrot, grated

Steps:

  • mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. blend well.
  • mix wet ingredients in a bowl. blend well.
  • add wet ingredients to large bowl and stir just until blended.
  • fold grated apple and carrot into batter.
  • transfer into 12 greased muffin tins.
  • bake in a preheated 400 oven for 15 - 20 minutes or until slightly browned
  • enjoy!

APPLE AND CARROT MUFFINS



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A very sweet, moist muffin. It tastes a lot like carrot cake. You could even frost this with cream cheese frosting for more of a dessert muffin.

Provided by Diamondlil

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 muffins, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup apple, pealed and grated
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar (or less)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup coconut
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup canola oil
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 -4 tablespoons milk (if batter is too thick)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°. Grease bottom and 1/4 up of muffin pan.
  • In a medium bowl mix all the dry ingredients. Add the nuts, set aside.
  • In a small bowl; mix the egg, oil and vanilla.
  • Add egg mixture to the dry ingredients, along with the apple and carrot.
  • Stir just until blended. If too thick, add a little milk.
  • Bake on center rack for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 157.3, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 11.7, Protein 2.9

CARROT, APPLE AND HONEY MUFFINS



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Categories     Cake     Dessert

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

Carrot, Apple and Honey Muffins
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup wheat bran
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup shredded carrot, drained and packed
3/4 cup diced apple (1 medium apple, peeled)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, wheat bran, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and spices. In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg and vanilla. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour buttermilk mixture into the well. Stir until just combined, then add in the shredded carrots and diced apples. Divide evenly into muffin tins and bake for 16-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top of the muffin springs back when lightly pressed. Cool muffins on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container. Makes 12 muffins.

DEE'S HEALTHIER CARROT APPLE MUFFINS



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In my quest to make healthier breakfasts that my family can grab n go...healthy muffins are the perfect answer. I can get alot of nutrition into them without it being detected. Now, instead of grabbing a high calorie, sugar, and fat, low nitrition granola bar, they grab 1 or 2 of these and a banana on the way out the door. They...

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 30

WET INGREDIENTS
3/4 c plain greek yogurt
1/2 c coconut oil
1/4 c pure maple syrup
1/4 c agave syrup or necter (use 1/4 c more maple syrup if unavailable)
1/4 c granulated honey (or stevia in the raw if unavailable)
2 eggs, room temp
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp butter flavoring
1/2 lb very finely chopped carrots, a 1/2 sm bag or 3 medium
2 apples, peeled and chopped in small pieces
DRY INGREDIENTS
1/2 c coconut flour
1/2 c almond flour
1/2 c tapioca flour
1/2 c gluten free flour, or ww pastry flour(if not making them gluten free)
2/3 c quick oats
1/3 c ground flax seed, about 1/4 c b4 grinding
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp sea salt
2 tsp apple pie spice, or equivilent
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp each of ground ginger and nutmeg
2/3 c dry fruit ie: raisins, craisins, or even dark chocolate chips
STREUSEL TOPPING
2 Tbsp each of coconut oil(or butter), brown sugar, any flour, & ground flax seed
1/4 c each of quick oats and sliced almonds
1 Tbsp each of sesame, sunflower, or pumpkin seeds (optional)
1/2 tsp apple pie spice & a dash of sea salt

Steps:

  • 1. I use the food processor with the chopping blade to prepare the carrots and apples. Chop until carrots are very finely chopped. remove from FP bowl and set aside. Chop apples to about 1/2 inch dice and set aside. Grind flax seed. Mix streusel topping and set aside. Measure out all dry ingredients, mix well and set aside.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream all wet ingredients in mixer bowl. Make sure eggs and yogurt are not ice cold from the fridge, so they don't solidify the coconut oil. Mix in the dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in dry fruit, nuts, or ?.
  • 3. Scoop the batter into lined muffin tins almost 3/4 full. Top with streusel mixture. Bake for about 25 minutes or until light brown. Enjoy!

APPLE CARROT MUFFINS



APPLE CARROT MUFFINS image

Categories     Bread     Egg     Bake     Apple     Carrot

Yield 48 mini muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 C All Bran Cereal or Raisin Bran (if you want raisins.)
1-1/4 C flour
3/4 C sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1-1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 C buttermilk
1/4 C oil
1 egg
1 apple grated
1 carrot grated
1/2 C walnuts

Steps:

  • Mix Sugar, buttermilk, oil, egg and bran. Add flour, cinnamon, soda and salt and add to mixture. Add grated apple and carrot and add nuts. Add to greased mini muffin tins and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Muffins are a delicious and convenient snack that can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime. They're perfect for breakfast, as a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack, or as a dessert. One of the most popular types of muffins is apple carrot muffins. These muffins are made with grated apples and carrots, which not only add flavor and texture to the muffins but also provide nutrients and fiber. In this article, we'll take a closer look at apple carrot muffins recipes and what makes them so special.

Benefits of Apple Carrot Muffins

When it comes to healthy and delicious muffins, apple carrot muffins are hard to beat. Here are some of the benefits of these muffins:
Nutrient-rich
Apples and carrots are both packed with nutrients that are essential for good health. Apples are a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, while carrots are rich in beta-carotene, vitamin K, and potassium. By incorporating these ingredients into muffins, you can create a nutritious and delicious snack that's perfect for any time of day.
Fiber-packed
Fiber is an important nutrient that helps to keep you feeling full and satisfied. It also helps to regulate digestion and keep blood sugar levels stable. Both apples and carrots are high in fiber, which makes them an excellent choice for any muffin recipe.
Low in fat and sugar
One of the great things about apple carrot muffins is that they're naturally low in fat and sugar. By using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, you can create a healthier, lower-calorie muffin that's still full of flavor.

Ingredients for Apple Carrot Muffins Recipes

While there are many variations of apple carrot muffins recipes out there, most recipes will call for the following ingredients:
Flour
The base of any muffin recipe is flour. You can use all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or a combination of both. If you're looking for a gluten-free option, you can use almond flour or coconut flour.
Baking powder and baking soda
Baking powder and baking soda are key ingredients that help the muffins rise and become fluffy. Make sure to use fresh baking powder and baking soda for best results.
Eggs
Eggs are a binding agent that help to hold the muffins together. They also add moisture and flavor.
Milk or yogurt
Milk or yogurt adds moisture and creaminess to the muffins. You can use any type of milk or yogurt that you like, such as almond milk, coconut milk, or Greek yogurt.
Sweetener
To sweeten the muffins, you can use honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar. Make sure to adjust the amount of sweetener based on your taste preferences.
Grated apples and carrots
The star ingredients of apple carrot muffins are, of course, the grated apples and carrots. These ingredients add flavor, texture, and nutrition to the muffins.
Spices
To add extra flavor to the muffins, you can use spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. These spices pair well with the apple and carrot flavors and make the muffins even more delicious.
Add-ins
You can customize your apple carrot muffins by adding in extras like nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips. These add-ins can provide extra texture and flavor to the muffins.

Conclusion

Apple carrot muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack that's perfect for any time of day. By following a simple recipe, you can create muffins that are packed with flavor, fiber, and nutrients. Whether you're looking for a healthy breakfast option or a tasty dessert, apple carrot muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Valuable Tips in Making Apple Carrot Muffin Recipes

Apple carrot muffins are a perfect combination of sweet and healthy. These muffins are packed with vitamins and fiber making them a great snack or meal for your family. If you are wondering how to make apple carrot muffin recipes, here are some valuable tips that will help you create the perfect muffins:
Tip #1: Choose the Right Apples and Carrots
Choosing the right apples and carrots is essential in making delicious and nutritious apple carrot muffins. When choosing apples, go for firm and fresh apples that are slightly tart. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn are good apple varieties for muffin recipes. When it comes to carrots, opt for fresh and organic ones. Make sure to wash the carrots and dry them with a paper towel before grating them. It’s best to use a food processor or a grater to make the grating process faster and easier.
Tip #2: Sift the Dry Ingredients
Sifting the dry ingredients, such as flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, is important in making sure that the ingredients are evenly distributed. This will result in muffins that are soft, fluffy, and perfectly baked. Use a fine-mesh sieve or a sifter to sift the dry ingredients. If you don’t have a sifter, you can use a whisk to break up any lumps in the flour. This will also help mix the ingredients properly.
Tip #3: Always Measure the Ingredients
Baking is a science, and accurate measurements are crucial in making sure that the muffins turn out perfectly. Use measuring cups and spoons to measure the ingredients. Make sure to level off the flour and sugar using a knife or a flat utensil to get precise measurements.
Tip #4: Use Room Temperature Ingredients
Using room temperature ingredients, such as eggs and butter, is important in making sure that the muffins come out moist and tender. Room temperature ingredients mix better and produce a smoother batter. To bring your ingredients to room temperature, take them out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you start baking. If you don’t have time to wait, you can place the eggs in warm water for a few minutes to speed up the process.
Tip #5: Don’t Overmix the Batter
Overmixing the batter can result in tough muffins. Mix the ingredients together until they are just combined. A few lumps are okay. It’s better to have a few lumps than to have tough muffins.
Tip #6: Add Moisture with Greek Yogurt or Applesauce
Greek yogurt or applesauce can add moisture to your muffins without adding extra fat. These ingredients also make the muffins softer and more tender. You can substitute half of the butter with Greek yogurt or applesauce to make your muffins healthier and more delicious.
Tip #7: Preheat Your Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure that the muffins bake evenly. Never put muffins in a cold oven as this will result in uneven baking and may cause the muffins to become dense and undercooked.
Tip #8: Grease Your Muffin Pan or Use Muffin Liners
Grease your muffin pan with cooking spray or butter before pouring in the batter. You can also use muffin liners to make it easier to remove the muffins from the pan. Greasing or using muffin liners will prevent the muffins from sticking to the pan.
Tip #9: Do Not Overbake Your Muffins
Overbaking your muffins can make them dry and tough. Check the muffins for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center. If the toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, the muffins are done. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip #10: Add Optional Mix-Ins
You can add optional mix-ins to your apple carrot muffin recipe to give them extra flavor and texture. Some great mix-ins include raisins, nuts, chocolate chips, or shredded coconut. Fold the mix-ins into the batter gently to avoid overmixing and uneven distribution.

Conclusion

Making apple carrot muffin recipes is easy as long as you follow the valuable tips mentioned above. Choose fresh and high-quality ingredients, measure them accurately, mix the batter just enough, and bake at the right temperature. Don’t forget to add your own personal touch by adding optional mix-ins. With these tips, you can create delicious, healthy, and mouth-watering muffins that your family and friends will surely love.

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