These carrot muffins are loaded with grated carrots and raisins. I run a day care and was looking for a tasty, low-sugar treat to feed the kids, so I came up with this recipe. The kids love them and now the parents ask for the recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 0.75 cups brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups shredded carrots
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Soak raisins in 2 cups water in a small bowl for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 standard muffin cups with paper liners.
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4
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
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5
Beat oil, brown sugar, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined.
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6
Gradually mix in flour mixture, then fold in carrots and drained raisins.
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7
Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
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Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 30 minutes.
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9
Cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
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