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Dark Carrot Raisin Muffins

SUBMITTED BY: sal

"These delicately spiced muffins are lightly sweetened with honey."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 12 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 1 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons applesauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
  • 2/3 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  2. Stir together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, stir together eggs, buttermilk, oil, applesauce and honey. Stir egg mixture into flour just until combined. Fold in carrots and raisins. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  3. Bake in preheat oven for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2004 by Caroline
These were not quite what I expected, but definitely tasty. I made a few revisions: I plumped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2005 by GCCBAKER
These muffins were great. I have been looking for a great tasting healthy breakfast muffin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2004 by LADYGLADRIELL
Oh My Gosh! These muffins turned out so yummy - I just ate 3 in a row! I would highly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by RachtheBach
I really like these muffins! The only thing I did differently was add a little wheat germ on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by PRETTYGOOD
These muffins are healthier than the ones I usually make, due to the whole wheat flour and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2005 by LADYSIMMONS21
I have to say that I wasn't very happy with the way that these turned out. I did increase the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2004 by MACKALLEN
I really like these because you can make them very healthy. I used only 1/4 c. raisins and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by Tarron Fabbricino
I loved 'em! I made them for my dad for Father's Day and he said they were just like his mom... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by milkmom
i found this while searching for something to use up carrots. GREAT RECIPE! the only thing i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2008 by SUSANK29
Hmm. I modified these & they were not so great. I thought I had wheat flour but didn't so used... MORE