Dark Carrot Raisin Muffins Recipe
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Dark Carrot Raisin Muffins

By: sal 
"These delicately spiced muffins are lightly sweetened with honey."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 217 | Total Fat: 6.1g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2004 by Caroline   view full review
These were not quite what I expected, but definitely tasty. I made a few revisions: I plumped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2005 by GCCBAKER   view full review
These muffins were great. I have been looking for a great tasting healthy breakfast muffin...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by EAKE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made these for the kids at the school that I work at...although the were very hearty and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2004 by LADYGLADRIELL   view full review
Oh My Gosh! These muffins turned out so yummy - I just ate 3 in a row! I would highly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by RachtheBach   view full review
I really like these muffins! The only thing I did differently was add a little wheat germ on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2004 by MACKALLEN   view full review
I really like these because you can make them very healthy. I used only 1/4 c. raisins and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by Baumannowski   view full review
These muffins are healthier than the ones I usually make, due to the whole wheat flour and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by milkmom   view full review
i found this while searching for something to use up carrots. GREAT RECIPE! the only thing i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2010 by geekygirl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Good, hearty muffins!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2011 by ZOPOOH   view full review
These were ok. They are kinda bland by themselves but we enjoyed them with cream cheese....

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