Apple Carrot Muffins
These apple carrot muffins are soft, moist, and naturally sweet with a hint of spice. A perfect make-ahead breakfast, snack, or lunchbox treat that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (100 g) sugar or brown sugar
2 large eggs
⅓ cup (80 ml) oil or melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup grated apple
1 cup grated carrot
¼ cup milk or yogurt
Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts, raisins, or shredded coconut
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add Fruit & Veggies: Stir in grated apple and carrot until evenly combined.
Combine: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Avoid overmixing for tender muffins.
Add Extras: Fold in nuts, raisins, or coconut if desired.
Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon batter evenly into muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve: Let muffins cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Use sweet apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for natural sweetness.
Substitute whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
For extra moisture, add a few tablespoons of crushed pineapple.
These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months — just thaw and reheat when needed.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/apple-carrot-muffins/
