Best Carrot Muffins Whole Foods Recipes

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WHOLE GRAIN MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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Whole wheat pastry flour combines with apples, raisins, carrots, coconut and walnuts in these nutritious and satisfying muffins.

Time 40m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cage-free eggs
2/3 cup safflower oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 Fuji or Granny Smith apple, cored, peeled and diced
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1 large carrot, grated
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dried flaked unsweetened coconut, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; break up any brown sugar lumps with your fingers or a wooden spoon.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, oil and vanilla, then add to flour mixture and stir just until combined.
  • Add apples, raisins, carrots, walnuts and ¼ cup of the coconut and stir gently until well combined.
  • Spoon batter into 16 paper-lined muffin tins, filling each about ⅔ full.
  • Top evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons coconut and bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Protein 3 grams

SOFT & MOIST CARROT MUFFINS



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These Carrot muffins are moist, flavorful, and full of warm spices!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Breakfast     Muffins     Snack

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups raw carrot (shredded)
1 apple (peeled and shredded)
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Greased or line muffin tins.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Whisk sugar, oil, and eggs in a separate bowl.
  • Stir egg mixture into dry ingredients just until combined.
  • Lightly fold in carrots, apples and raisins.
  • Divide the mixture into prepared muffin tins
  • Bake 25-29 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 348 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 266 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 19 g

HEALTHY CARROT MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons wheat germ
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch fine salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4 medium carrots, grated (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line twelve 1/2-cup muffin cups with paper muffin liners.
  • Whisk the flours with the brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. In another medium bowl lightly whisk the egg, then whisk in the vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Quickly and lightly fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula. Stir in the carrots and pineapple just until evenly moist; the batter will be very thick. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Turn muffins out of the tins and cool on a rack. Serve warm.
  • Per Serving: Calories: 179; Total Fat: 7 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 3 grams; Total carbohydrates: 26 grams; Sugar: 14 grams; Fiber: 2 grams; Cholesterol: 31 milligrams; Sodium: 110 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 31 milligrams, Sodium 110 milligrams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams

WHOLE WHEAT CARROT MUFFINS



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Kristine Couture of Farnham, Quebec starts the day in a healthy way with these scrumptious carrot muffins. Extras make a guilt-free afternoon pick-me-up with coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup reduced-fat spreadable margarine
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons beaten egg
3/4 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, beat the margarine, orange juice and egg on medium speed for 1 minute (mixture will not be smooth). Stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in carrots and raisins., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill half full with batter. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARROT MUFFINS



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When I need a great accompaniment for soup, stew or a casserole, I reach for this recipe. The carrot gives the muffins a nice texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup whole milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 medium carrot, sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In a blender or food processor, combine remaining ingredients; cover and process until carrots are finely chopped. Pour carrot mixture over dry ingredients; stir just until combined. , Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

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