Best 8 Carrot Apple Nut Muffins Recipes

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Carrot apple nut muffins are a delectable treat that combines the natural sweetness of carrots and apples with the nutty crunch of walnuts or pecans. These muffins are not only bursting with flavor but also pack a nutritious punch, making them a wholesome snack or breakfast option.

This recipe features a moist and fluffy muffin base studded with grated carrots, diced apples, and chopped nuts. The addition of cinnamon and nutmeg enhances the warm autumnal flavors, while a hint of maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness. Topped with a crunchy streusel topping, these muffins are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.

In addition to the carrot apple nut muffin recipe, this article also includes variations for those with dietary restrictions or preferences. For a gluten-free option, simply substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. For those who prefer a vegan version, flax eggs or mashed bananas can be used as an egg replacement, and almond milk or coconut milk can be used instead of regular milk.

Whether you're looking for a classic carrot apple nut muffin recipe or a variation that suits your dietary needs, this article has you covered. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to whip up a batch of these delicious and nutritious muffins in no time.

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

APPLE CARROT MUFFINS



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Moist Apple Carrot Muffins with Oatmeal. An easy and healthy recipe with no sugar! Wonderful flavor and texture. Perfect for toddlers and adults too!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup golden raisins (, walnuts, pecans, dried cranberries, or mix-ins of choice)
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup grated carrot (about 1 large carrot)
3/4 cup grated apple (1 small apple will be more than enough; no need to peel it first)
2 large eggs (at room temperature)
1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (at room temperature)
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (honey is my favorite)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon honey (my favorite or maple syrup (also yummy))
1/2 tablespoon unsweetened almondmilk (nonfat milk, or milk of choice)

Steps:

  • Heat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 baking cups with paper liners or lightly coat with nonstick spray. Set aside. If using nuts for the mix-ins, toast them in the oven now: Spread the nuts into an even layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 12 minutes (for pecan or walnut halves), until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Transfer the nuts immediately to a cutting board; roughly chop and set aside.
  • Place the coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave just until melted (about 30 seconds on high). Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Add the grated carrot and apple and fold to combine.
  • To the bowl with the coconut oil, add the eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. If the coconut oil resolidifies, warm it in the microwave in 15-second bursts, and stop as soon as you can stir the mixture back together. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the nuts or any other mix-ins.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Place the pan on a wire rack and let the muffins cool in the pan for 4 minutes. Gently transfer the muffins to the rack to finish cooling completely.
  • For the icing: Whisk together the powdered sugar, honey, and 1 teaspoon milk. Continue to add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over the top of the cooled muffins.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 226 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 20 g

APPLE CARROT MUFFINS



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These apple carrot muffins were given to me by the parent of one of my students. They're moist, tender and taste almost like carrot cake. They freeze well, too. -Elaine Cooley, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups raisin bran cereal
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
3/4 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple, carrots and walnuts. Fill paper-lined muffin cups or cups coated with cooking spray three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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These easy and tasty muffins are a glorious way to start any day. They combine the great taste and chewy texture of carrots with the wonderful flavors of apple, raisins, coconut, walnuts, and cinnamon.

Provided by Debbie Clarke

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded carrots
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the carrot, raisins, nuts, coconut, and apple.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into the carrot/flour mixture, just until moistened. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 289 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

APPLE CARROT NUT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Apple Carrot Nut Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 cup carrot, grated
1 cup apple, peeled and grated
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Mix ingredients together.
  • Pour batter into greased or paper-lined muffin cups.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 126.2, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.1, Protein 3

CARROT-APPLE MUFFINS



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Cooler weather has arrived, and as always, my mind wanders to fall produce with apples at the top of the list. These tender, lightly sweetened, moist muffins taste like carrot cake, spice cake, and apple cake combined. These muffins freeze well and can be quickly reheated in the microwave on a low temperature for a quick breakfast.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup old-fashioned oats
¼ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
⅓ cup buttermilk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup peeled and grated apple
¾ cup peeled and grated carrots
⅓ cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  • Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Whisk together yogurt, buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract in a second bowl. Fold flour mixture into yogurt mixture, mixing just until combined and flour disappears. Stir together apple, carrot, and walnuts in a separate bowl; gently fold into the batter. Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Bake muffins in the preheated oven until golden brown or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 17 to 19 minutes.
  • Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 191.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

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

APPLE CARROT MUFFINS



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Delicious hearty muffins...perfect start to a great day!

Provided by ZOPOOH

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¾ cups bran cereal
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
¾ cup buttermilk
¼ cup canola oil
¾ cup peeled and finely chopped apple
¾ cup grated carrot
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Mix bran cereal, flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Beat egg, buttermilk, and canola oil in a separate bowl. Pour liquid ingredients into bran mixture; gently stir in apple, carrot, and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pans for 5 minutes before removing muffins to finish cooling on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 237.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

CARROT APPLE NUT MUFFINS



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This recipe came from Mother Earth News Magazine. It has a great texture, not too sweet and nice and moist. Everyone in my family loved it. I made them for breakfast tomorrow morning but I don't think they will last that long! I reproduced the recipe as it was printed, but next time I think I will use a little more ginger and cinnamon.

Provided by Norah Bennett

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 9-18 muffins, 9-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
3 large carrots
1 large apple (I used pink lady)
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease muffin cups or use paper liners. Peel and finely grate apple and carrots. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ground cinnamon. Stir in nuts.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, oil, ginger and vanilla. Fold apples and carrots into wet ingredients. Fold mixture into dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Divide evenly between muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
  • Makes 9 large or 18 small muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 342.7, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 21.6, Protein 6.3

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to easily grate the carrots and apple. This will save you time and effort, and it will also help to ensure that the carrots and apple are evenly grated.
  • Toast the nuts before adding them to the muffins. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will help to prevent the muffins from overflowing in the oven.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the muffins are cooked through.

Conclusion:

Carrot apple nut muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Try adding different spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger, to the batter. You can also add other dried fruits, such as raisins or cranberries. These muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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