Skyrocket Your Senses with Fluffy Carrot Muffins!
Buckle up and get ready to fly high with our Carrot Cloud Muffins! These super fluffy, ultra-moist treats are packed with the sweet charm of carrots and apples, sprinkled with just the right amount of cinnamon. Every bite has a crunch of pecans or walnuts, sending your taste buds soaring! Perfect for a quick breakfast, a delightful snack, or a sweet finish to any meal—these muffins are a one-way ticket to yum!
Servings: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 40-45 minutes
Cooking Level: Beginner
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups raw carrots, shredded
- 1 apple, peeled and shredded
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Kitchen Utensils:
- Muffin tin
- Paper muffin cups (optional)
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Grater
- Whisk or mixer
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
- Measuring cups and spoons
Directions:
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with oil or cooking spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
5. Add Carrots, Apples, and Nuts: Fold in the shredded carrots, shredded apple, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Fill Muffin Cups: Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these scrumptious Carrot Cloud Muffins that are sure to float your senses up to cloud nine with their fluffy texture and rich flavours!
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