Best Laura Bushs Carrot Muffins Recipes

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BASIC CARROT MUFFINS



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The original recipe is in the Mostly Muffins Cookbook from Company's Coming. I made them today and they were wonderful. I made a few alterations to their version and it was so good that that is the one that I am posting. ;)

Provided by Saturn

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 27m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk or 3/4 cup soured milk
1/3 cup cooking oil
1 1/2 cups carrots, grated
white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°C.
  • Measure first 7 ingredients into a large bowl. Stir and make a well in the center.
  • Combine next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well. Add to well.
  • Add grated carrot. Stir until just moistened.
  • Divide evenly among 12 greased muffin cups.
  • Top each muffin with some white sugar or some streusel topping. Here is where you can get really creative. Nuts might be nice for some people. Others might want some oatmeal sprinkled on top. You could do many different toppings in one pan.
  • Bake for 20 - 22 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
  • Let stand in pan for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool.
  • **There are a few variations listed in the book.
  • Date Nut Carrot Muffins: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped dates and 1/2 cup chopped pecans into buttermilk mixture. The baking time may need to be longer (20-25 minutes total).
  • Ginger Oat Carrot Muffins: Reduce Whole wheat flour to 1/2 cup. Add 1/2 cup quick cooking oats. Add 2 tsp finely chopped, peeled gingerroot. Sprinkle tops of muffins with 1/4 cup quick cooking oats before baking. Baking time may need to be longer (20-25 minutes total).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 222.3, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 13.3, Protein 4.1

MOIST CARROT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Moist Carrot Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by in OH

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 12-14 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar (raw is great, could do mostly white with a little brown)
1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots (juicing ones fine)
1/4 cup orange juice (or 1/4 cup water with 1 tbs. lemon juice)
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 400 with pan of water at bottom of oven.
  • mix dry.
  • mix eggs and sugar.
  • mix in carrots and let sit 10 minutes.
  • mix in rest of wet ingredients.
  • fold in dry (don't over mix- will be lumpy).
  • pour into greased muffin cups (almost full).
  • bake 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.9, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 171.3, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 17.4, Protein 3.8

LAURA BUSH'S CARROT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Laura Bush's Carrot Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hadice

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 eggs (room temperature)
3/4 cup canola oil or 3/4 cup sunflower oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup coarsley chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line 12 muffin molds with paper cup liners.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Place the eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar together in a mixing bowl.
  • Whisk for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flour mixture until combined.
  • Stir in carrots and pecans.
  • Fill cups 3/4 full.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean (approx 18-20 minutes).
  • Cool in pan for about 5 minutes and invert the muffins into a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.4, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 126.3, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 17.6, Protein 2.7

OATMEAL CARROT MUFFINS



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Another great recipe from Michael Smith. These muffins are so moist and delicious, as well as being good for you, too!

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oatmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup carrot, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift together the flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Mix the eggs, oil, yogurt and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in the carrots and then the dry ingredients.
  • Spoon into 6 jumbo or 12 regular-sized muffin cups.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 279.4, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 19.9, Protein 5.3

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