ORANGE CARROT MUFFINS

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Nutmeg, cloves and orange peel make these carrot muffins a special anytime treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups shredded carrots

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Beat in orange juice. Combine the flour, orange zest, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg and cloves; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fold in carrots., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 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 : Calories 173 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

maxamed xussen
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I made these muffins with my kids and they had a lot of fun helping me. They loved the muffins too!


Uzumaki Hushina
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These muffins are so moist and fluffy. They're also not too sweet, which I appreciate.


David Carney
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I love the combination of orange and carrot in these muffins. They're a delicious and healthy way to start your day.


Akindele Kingsley
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover oranges. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their carrots.


Mohsin Khan gopang
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use carrots, and these muffins are a great option. They're moist, flavorful, and a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Sadam Kham
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These muffins are a perfect balance of sweet and tart. The orange zest really brightens up the flavor.


Avaid Jutt
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I made these muffins with whole wheat flour and they turned out great! They're a healthy and delicious way to start your day.


Masked Sweater
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These muffins are so easy to make and they're a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Supriya Sign
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I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I actually really liked these muffins. The orange flavor really helps to balance out the carrot flavor.


Kingsley Twum
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover oranges and carrots.


Deo Ngetsa
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I love the moist and fluffy texture of these muffins. They're also not too sweet, which I appreciate.


Black Boy Gaming
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I made these muffins with gluten-free flour and they turned out great! They're a delicious and healthy gluten-free option.


Keanu Barradas
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These muffins are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're also a great way to sneak some veggies into your kids' diet.


HOW TO CHANGE
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I'm always looking for healthy muffin recipes and these definitely fit the bill. They're packed with carrots and oranges, which makes them a great source of vitamins and minerals.


Johnjason Kallbacka
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I made these muffins with my kids and they had a lot of fun helping me. They loved the muffins too!


Habib humed
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These muffins are so easy to make and they're a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Chris Harney
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot muffins, but these were surprisingly delicious! The orange flavor really brightens them up.


Viraj Ranavansha
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I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Umar Ahmedu
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These muffins were a hit with my family! They were moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tang from the oranges and carrots.