Dark Carrot Raisin Muffins

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Dark Carrot Raisin Muffins
30 min.
12
225kcal

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Dark Carrot Raisin Muffins: A Vegetarian Delight for Your Morning Meal!

Indulge in the delightful taste of our Dark Carrot Raisin Muffins, a scrumptious vegetarian recipe perfect for your morning meal, brunch, or breakfast. These mouth-watering muffins are not only packed with the goodness of carrots and raisins, but they also boast a rich blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, making them a wholesome choice for your diet.

With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, these muffins are a quick and easy treat to whip up. Each serving contains approximately 225 calories, providing a well-balanced option for those watching their waistline. The recipe yields a generous batch of 12 muffins, ensuring there's enough to go around for your family and friends.

To create these delectable muffins, you'll need a variety of ingredients, including applesauce, buttermilk, shredded carrots, eggs, flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, honey, raisins, salt, vegetable oil, and whole wheat flour. With the help of a few essential pieces of equipment, such as a bowl, oven, toothpicks, and muffin liners, you'll be enjoying these delicious Dark Carrot Raisin Muffins in no time.

Dive into the enticing flavors of these muffins, and let the aroma of baking spices fill your home. Whether you're looking for a nutritious breakfast option or a delightful brunch addition, these Dark Carrot Raisin Muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings and nourish your body. So, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a batch of these delightful, vegetarian-friendly muffins that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons apple sauce 
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • 1.5 cups carrots shredded
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 0.5 cup honey 
  • 0.7 cup raisins 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • cups flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

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.

Nutrition Facts

Calories225kcal
Protein8.68%
Fat24.86%
Carbs66.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.91
Glycemic Load
13.33
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
11.646956588911%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:225.18kcal
11.26%
Fat:6.56g
10.09%
Saturated Fat:1.43g
8.93%
Carbohydrates:39.44g
13.15%
Net Carbohydrates:36.06g
13.11%
Sugar:13.7g
15.23%
Cholesterol:29.48mg
9.83%
Sodium:140.84mg
6.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.15g
10.3%
Vitamin A:2748.32IU
54.97%
Manganese:0.94mg
47.09%
Selenium:17.31µg
24.73%
Phosphorus:135.64mg
13.56%
Fiber:3.38g
13.51%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.6%
Vitamin K:11.03µg
10.5%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.23%
Magnesium:36.51mg
9.13%
Iron:1.5mg
8.34%
Calcium:83.12mg
8.31%
Vitamin B3:1.59mg
7.95%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.25%
Potassium:243.04mg
6.94%
Copper:0.14mg
6.89%
Folate:26.46µg
6.62%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.43%
Vitamin E:0.72mg
4.81%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.9%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.71%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.62%
Vitamin C:1.48mg
1.79%
Source:Allrecipes