Carrot Cake Muffin

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By Maria Ramos

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make treat, these carrot cake muffins are the perfect solution! Made with freshly grated carrots, warm spices, and a moist, tender crumb, these muffins are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves the classic flavors of carrot cake. They're also a delicious way to get some vegetables into your diet. They're also a brilliant way to get some vegetables into your diet. So why not whip up a batch of these muffins for your next brunch, snack, or dessert? Follow this simple recipe and enjoy the delightful taste of carrot cake in muffin form! The recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. You can also customize the muffins by adding nuts, raisins, or even a cream cheese frosting on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 14 muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp ground ginger

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 cups grated carrots

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with muffin liners.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the grated carrots, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 6

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (per muffin)

• Calories: 250

• Total Fat: 13g

• Saturated Fat: 2g

• Cholesterol: 35mg

• Sodium: 220mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 30g

• Dietary Fiber: 2g

• Sugars: 16g

• Protein: 4g

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Note: Nutrition information may vary depending on the brand of ingredients used and any optional additions or substitutions.