Ultra Moist Carrot Muffins with Walnuts
Packed with crunchy walnuts and fiber-rich oats, these moist carrot muffins make an ideal after-school snack for your little ones!
These moist carrot muffins are packed with beta-carotene-rich carrots and crunchy walnuts, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. With reduced sugar and added fiber from oats, they make for a wholesome snack, dessert, or breakfast option that will keep kids satisfied until dinner time.
Healthier Muffins
These classic carrot muffins offer a healthier twist, making them an ideal family snack. Here’s how:
- Reduced Sugar: They contain less sugar than traditional recipes, aligning with healthier eating habits.
- Lower Fat Content: These muffins have a slightly reduced fat content.
- Increased Fiber: Incorporating oats adds extra fiber, vitamins, and proteins, enhancing nutritional value.
- Added Calcium: A touch of milk not only keeps the muffins moist but also contributes to bone health through added calcium.
- Rich in Carrots: Packed with freshly grated carrots, these muffins provide beta-carotene and antioxidants, offering numerous health benefits.
- Nutritious Walnuts: Loaded with walnuts, a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, they add a satisfying crunch and nutritional boost.
Enjoy these wholesome muffins as a snack, dessert, or breakfast option.
Ultra Moist
Lowering the amount of oil or butter decreases the overall fat content, making the muffins healthier. To maintain moisture, you can substitute the reduced fat with ingredients like milk. Adding it to the batter not only provides moisture but also introduces proteins that aid in gluten development. By making these adjustments, you can create muffins that are both healthier and delightfully fluffy without sacrificing taste or texture.
Type of Sugar
Incorporating dark brown sugar into your baking introduces rich caramel notes, thanks to its higher molasses content compared to light brown or white sugar. This addition not only enhances flavor but also affects the texture of your baked goods. The increased molasses in dark brown sugar contributes to a moister, denser crumb, which may result in muffins that are softer but do not rise as much as those made with white sugar.
Ultra Moist Carrot Muffins with Walnuts
Ingredients
- 200 g all purpose flour
- 200 g grated carrots equiv. 3 medium-sized carrots
- 200 ml milk
- 150 g brown sugar preferable the dark type
- 75 g walnuts crushed
- 70 g butter room temperature, cut into cubes
- 50 g oats rolled or quick type
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- ⅓ tsp nutmeg *optional
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400F°).
- In a big bowl, mix all the dry ingredients and mix them.
- Add the egg, butter and mix until the butter is well incorporated, it will be dry, then add little by little the milk until a nice smooth consistency.
- Add the mixture to a muffin tin and bake in the oven for about 25 minutes, inserting a toothpick to verify its doneness.
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I have agreed to make some healthy bakes for Easter school bake sale. Thankyou for this recipe, I am so sure people will love this.
Yes, perfect for a Easter party!
Amazing recipe and so moist. Love that they’re lower in sugar and includes walnuts. Go good! Great variations, too!
Thanks!
Oh, these muffins are SO delicious! I’m going to make them again for Easter morning!
Yes, a great treat for the little ones on Easter Brunch table!
I love how tender these muffins are. The classic carrot cake flavor with the nut is so great, too.
A healthy classic!
These are so good! And yes, they really are that moist! Super-carrot-y and the walnuts add a nice crunch.
It’s all about balancing textures and flavours!
I love how these carrot muffins are both healthy and flavorful. The combination of oats and walnuts makes them so satisfying!
Yes, I like to add oats and nuts to my muffins, when it’s not walnuts, it’s almond powder or something else. Brings in this lovely nutty flair, plus extra nutritious.
This is one of easiest carrot muffins that is so moist I made it. thanks for sharing this recipe.
Thanks Swathi!
These were incredible. I’ve added banana and dates and no sugar. Wow. Will be my staple snack to have from now on. Delicious 🤤
Good alternative to sugar!