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Soft Moist Carrot Muffins

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

Soft and moist carrot muffins with warm spices, brown sugar, and freshly grated carrots. These easy-to-make muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Naturally sweetened and packed with flavor, they stay soft for days. Enjoy them with butter, honey, or a cup of coffee!


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups freshly grated carrots
  • (Optional) ½ cup chopped walnuts or raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in milk.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in grated carrots and any optional mix-ins (walnuts or raisins).
  6. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.