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    home » Recipes » Lunchbox Recipes

    Carrot and spice muffins

    Published: May 29, 2018. Modified: Oct 21, 2020By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

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    Carrot and spice muffins are a favourite! The kids love them in the lunchbox and they are sophisticated enough to work for afternoon tea or morning tea for adults too.

    carrot and spice muffins, one muffin on a napkin ready for eating,  others cooling on a wire rack beside a bottle of water

    Why carrot and spice?

    Well, carrots on their own are a little bland, so why not spice them up?This muffins contain three different spices, all designed to make them even more delicious

    • cinnamon- this helps with sweetness, so you don't need as much sugar
    • nutmeg- accentuates the carrot flavour and gives a nice earthiness
    • cardamon- my favourite spice! It helps to add that "je ne sais quoi!" or that extra zing and flavour to the muffins. If you can't find it ground, use the pods and grind them in a spice grinder.
    close up of a muffin on a napkin

    Why use wholemeal and plain flour?

    Well, wholemeal flour is a good grain- better for you. But at the end of the day, it makes muffins that are gluggy and dense, so adding in some plain flour helps to keep them light and fluffy- a key thing for muffins!

    ingredients, flour, eggs, sugar, carrots, butter, spices and yoghurt

    What equipment do I need?

    • a large bowl for mixing
    • a grater (or use your food processor)
    • a non stick muffin pan
    • an oven
    muffin broken open so the carrot inside can be seen

    How can I make these muffins dairy free?

    Swapping the yoghurt for coconut yoghurt and using coconut oil in place of the butter will make these completely dairy free!

    muffins cooling on a wire rack

    Let's make carrot and spice muffins!

    Step 1: Grate the carrots

    I use my food processor because I'm lazy! But you can do them by hand, just watch your knuckles

    Step 2: Combine the dry ingredients

    Pop the spices, flours, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl together.

    Step 3: Stir in the carrot

    Mix the carrots through the dry ingredients

    Step 4: Combine with the wet ingredients

    Crack in the eggs, stir through the yoghurt and butter and water. Mix until just combined.

    putting the muffin mix into the muffin pan

    Step 5: Muffin pan time!

    Put the mixed muffins into the muffin pans and bake at 180 degrees for 15-18 minutes.

    Top tips for carrot and spice muffins:

    • don't over mix -muffins are best when the ingredients are "just combined" check out the process shots above to see how to do this!
    • mix the carrot into the flour -this helps the carrot to stay evenly distributed in the muffins
    • don't over bake -if they are overcooked they become chewy
    • leave to cool in the pan for five minutes before flipping onto a wire rack
    muffin broken open, held in a hand

    Freezing muffins

    To freeze muffins, use a baking tray and freeze them until completely solid and then transfer to a container or freezer bag. Defrost either in the lunchbox or in the fridge overnight.

    Muffins keep in the freezer for 3 months.

    muffins cooling on a wire rack

    Are carrots a favourite?

    Try some of these awesome carrot ideas:

    • carrot hummus is awesome for the lunchbox!
    • soft carrot cookies are great for afternoon tea
    • make carrot salad to have with dinner
    • take the pressure off dinner with after school snacking with carrot tzatziki
    • or make these fabulous carrot stars
    • these abc muffins are lunchbox ready!
    • try these fermented carrots for a great healthy alternative
    carrot and spice muffins

    Carrot and spice muffins

    Delicious carrot and spice muffins, the perfect combo of sweetness and earthy spices. A kid favourite, these muffins are perfect for lunchboxes, butalso sophisticated enough for afternoon tea for adults.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: lunchbox
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 154kcal
    Author: Kylie
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup plain flour
    • 1 cup wholemeal flour
    • 2 tsps baking powder
    • 2 cups grated carrot
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon cardamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ cup panela sugar or leave it out!
    • 1 cup yoghurt
    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • 2 eggs

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees
    • Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
    • Add in the carrot, mix well.
    • Then add the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
    • Fill 12 cupcake holes (either greased/lined/or silicone trays).
    • Bake for 18 minutes or until golden.
    • Cool on a wire rack.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Sodium: 151mg | Sugar: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Calories: 154kcal | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fat: 5g | Protein: 5g | Carbohydrates: 23g
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    Comments

    1. Julia says

      September 23, 2020 at 11:46 pm

      Delicious recipe. Love muffins of all kinds 🙂

      Reply
    2. Beth says

      September 23, 2020 at 11:38 pm

      These look so delicious and yummy! Can't wait to make these!

      Reply
    3. ali randall says

      September 23, 2020 at 11:34 pm

      Better than carrot cake! I love how these are the perfect bite sized portions for the lunchbox. No kid can turn this down. Sweet enough and healthy too.

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        September 23, 2020 at 11:36 pm

        They are so perfect for the lunchbox.

        Reply
    4. Pam says

      September 23, 2020 at 11:07 pm

      These look delish. I think I'll make a batch and throw them in the freezer to get how anytime we need a quick breakfast/snack.

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        September 23, 2020 at 11:36 pm

        They are absolutely perfect for that!

        Reply
    5. Katherine says

      September 23, 2020 at 10:09 pm

      Such a fun hidden (or not so hidden!) veg recipe for kids!

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        September 23, 2020 at 11:36 pm

        Yeah! If you want to make them hidden...puree the carrot.

        Reply

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