Best 6 Carrot And Dried Currant Muffins Recipes

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Carrot and dried currant muffins are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the tangy flavor of dried currants. These muffins are not only delicious, but also packed with nutrients, making them a healthier alternative to traditional muffins. They are moist and fluffy, with a tender crumb and a golden-brown crust. The carrots add a subtle sweetness and a vibrant orange color, while the dried currants provide a burst of tangy flavor and chewy texture. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

The article provides two recipes for carrot and dried currant muffins: a classic recipe and a vegan recipe. The classic recipe uses all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, oil, carrots, and dried currants. The vegan recipe substitutes applesauce for eggs, and uses almond milk and coconut oil instead of regular milk and oil. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour.

Whether you're looking for a classic carrot muffin recipe or a vegan alternative, this article has you covered. The carrot and dried currant muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast treat that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARROT-CURRANT MUFFINS



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With a pinch of cinnamon and a handful of dried currants, these moist muffins taste like a hybrid of carrot and spice cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield Makes 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, plus 2 large egg whites
2 cups grated carrots (from about 2 large carrots)
1/2 cup dried currants

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 14 cups of two 12-cup muffin tins with baking cups, and lightly coat each with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the cinnamon in a large bowl. Whisk together yogurt, oil, eggs, and egg whites in a medium bowl. Fold yogurt mixture into flour mixture, then gently fold in carrots and currants until combined.
  • Spoon batter into baking cups until each is three-quarters full. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of each comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer pans to wire racks, and let cool for 10 minutes. Turn out muffins onto racks, and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 g, Cholesterol 31 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 208 g

CARROT CURRANT MUFFINS



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These Carrot Currant Muffins muffins are fluffy, flavorful, and loaded with nutrients! They make carrot cake for breakfast a totally acceptable option!

Provided by Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons

Categories     Breakfast

Time 58m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 TBSP vinegar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour (or white whole wheat flour)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1 large egg
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup shredded/grated carrots
1/3 cup currants
1/2 cup chopped baking walnuts
cinnamon sugar for topping ((optional))

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt and vinegar in a mixing bowl, stir to coat, and allow to sit for 30-60 minutes to soften the oats (oatmeal style!) and give the vinegar a chance to work its magic. You can also pull your egg and carrots from the fridge to reach room temperature alongside it for best results. Out of all three test batches, the one I set out for an hour came out the fluffiest!
  • Next preheat the oven to 375 F and grease a non-stick muffin pan by spritzing with spray oil or butter.
  • In a clean bowl, combine flours, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In the bowl with the wet oat mixture, stir in egg, butter, applesauce, vanilla, brown sugar, carrots, and currants and mix with a fork until fully incorporated.
  • Whisk together the dry ingredients and, using a sifter or a sieve, sift the flour mixture into the carrot mixture slowly, stirring with a fork to combine. Mix until just combined, avoiding over mixing the batter.
  • Lastly, fold in the walnuts. Your final batter should be thick, sticky, and springy and your fork should almost be able to stand upright in the batter.
  • Pour into greased muffin tin. For small muffins, you can divide the batter equally into 12 muffins but I prefer to fill 10 of the 12 at least 3/4 of the way full, for larger muffins with a bit of a muffin top. For a slightly sweeter muffin, top each with an optional sprinkling of cinnamon sugar.
  • Set your muffin tin atop an aluminum baking sheet (optional; this helps prevent the bottoms from over browning) and bake for 12-15 minutes for 12 smaller muffins and 18-20 minutes for 10 larger muffins.
  • Test with a toothpick and allow to cool to room temperature before faceplanting.
  • See post below for optional icing recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 159 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, Calories 194 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CARROT AND DRIED-CURRANT MUFFINS



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Carrots make these muffins very moist; their flavor is highlighted by cardamom and ginger. The muffins are delicious spread with whipped cream cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Unsalted butter, for muffin tins
3/4 cup dried currants
1 1/2 cups plus 4 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 large eggs
1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil, plus more for wire rack
1 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (about 6 carrots)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 6 cups of a jumbo muffin tin (each cup should have a 1-cup capacity). Heat currants and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat until currants are plump, about 20 minutes. Drain; let currants cool.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and ginger in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Put eggs, oil, and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until combined. Reduce speed to low. Add the flour mixture in three batches, and mix until just combined after each addition. Fold in the carrots and currants.
  • Pour batter into prepared muffin tin, leaving a 1/2-inch space above batter in each cup. Bake until tops are golden and a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let muffins cool in tin on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Remove tin from rack, and lightly oil rack. Run a thin knife around the sides of muffins to loosen, and unmold. Let cool completely on rack.

CARROT-CURRANT SPICE MUFFINS



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This is my adjustment of a recipe from the Dec. 2004 issue of Martha Stewart Living. I wanted to make it healthier by adding more whole grains, so I did and it's yummy. Also, I have not added the orange peel myself yet, but I can tell it would be perfect. These are wonderful light muffins, stacked high and a beautiful color.

Provided by kitchengrrl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup dried currants or 3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup chapati flour (whole wheat pastry flour, lighter than red wheat flour)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 orange, zest of
3 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
4 cups finely grated carrots (about 7 carrots)

Steps:

  • Heat currants and 1 c water in a small saucepan over low heat until plump, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and cool.
  • Mix together flours, leavening and spices.
  • Set aside.
  • Grate carrots and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Put eggs in mixing bowl and beat to blend.
  • Beat in oil and sugar on medium until combined.
  • Reduce speed to low and add the flour mixture in three batches until just combined.
  • DO NOT OVERMIX.
  • Just barely holding everything together will make a better texture.
  • Fold in the carrots and currants until equally distributed.
  • Pour batter into 12 paper-lined muffin cups, heaping batter on each muffin until all is used.
  • Bake until tops are golden and a toothpick tests clean in the center of a center muffin, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove tin to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Remove muffins and cool completely on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 240.5, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 24.6, Protein 4.5

SOFT & MOIST CARROT MUFFINS



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These Carrot muffins are moist, flavorful, and full of warm spices!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Breakfast     Muffins     Snack

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups raw carrot (shredded)
1 apple (peeled and shredded)
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Greased or line muffin tins.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Whisk sugar, oil, and eggs in a separate bowl.
  • Stir egg mixture into dry ingredients just until combined.
  • Lightly fold in carrots, apples and raisins.
  • Divide the mixture into prepared muffin tins
  • Bake 25-29 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 348 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 266 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 19 g

CARROT MUFFINS



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When I need a great accompaniment for soup, stew or a casserole, I reach for this recipe. The carrot gives the muffins a nice texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup whole milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 medium carrot, sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In a blender or food processor, combine remaining ingredients; cover and process until carrots are finely chopped. Pour carrot mixture over dry ingredients; stir just until combined. , Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For a moister muffin, use freshly grated carrots instead of shredded carrots.
  • If you don't have dried currants, you can substitute raisins or cranberries.
  • To make the muffins healthier, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • For a sweeter muffin, add an extra tablespoon of sugar to the batter.
  • To make the muffins more festive, top them with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before baking.

Conclusion:

Carrot and dried currant muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or breakfast treat. They are moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. These muffins are also a good source of fiber and vitamin A. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious muffin recipe, carrot and dried currant muffins are a great option.

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