COCONUT CARROT MUFFINS

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If you like carrot cake, you'll probably like these muffins, too. They make a neat treat for an Easter get-together! I use canned carrots to save some extra time in the kitchen. -Brittany Carrington, Tehachapi, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (15 ounces) sliced carrots, drained
1/2 cup canola oil
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place carrots and oil in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and pie spice. Add carrot mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in 3/4 cup coconut., For filling, in another bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Drop filling by rounded tablespoonful into center of each muffin; cover with remaining batter. Sprinkle with remaining coconut., Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Onyibor Juliana
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I've made these muffins several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect muffin for any occasion.


Yorlin Rodriguez
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover carrots. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.


Zamani Snakho
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I love the combination of coconut and carrot in these muffins. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Gg Hhh
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These muffins are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Cleo Ivey
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I made these muffins with gluten-free flour and they turned out great! They were just as moist and fluffy as the regular muffins.


Pastor John Abidu
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I followed the recipe exactly and my muffins turned out great! They were moist and fluffy, and the coconut and carrot flavors were perfect.


Kyaw Sein
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These muffins were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Adam Lakhal
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but these muffins were still really good. The carrot flavor is really strong, which I liked.


Andre Swanepoel
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These muffins are the perfect way to start your day! They're healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Shafique Malik
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I made these muffins for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Ian Cumming
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These muffins are so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of coconut and carrot. They're also really easy to make, which is a plus.