Best 5 Whole Wheat Carrot Raisin Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Whole Wheat Carrot Raisin Muffins. These delectable treats are a perfect blend of wholesome and indulgent, featuring a moist and tender crumb studded with sweet raisins and crunchy carrots, all enveloped in a wholesome whole wheat batter. Each bite offers a burst of natural sweetness, complemented by a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, making them an irresistible snack or breakfast treat. In this article, we'll guide you through two irresistible variations of these muffins: a classic version and a gluten-free adaptation, ensuring everyone can savor these delightful creations.

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CARROT RAISIN MUFFINS



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Patti Wolfe Bailey of Chanute, Kansas shares these moist muffins that are full of sweet raisins and carrots. "My husband likes them at breakfast along with his cereal," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup honey
1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, honey, yogurt, oil, lemon juice and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in carrots, raisins and nuts if desired. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WHOLE WHEAT CARROT MUFFINS



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Kristine Couture of Farnham, Quebec starts the day in a healthy way with these scrumptious carrot muffins. Extras make a guilt-free afternoon pick-me-up with coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup reduced-fat spreadable margarine
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons beaten egg
3/4 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, beat the margarine, orange juice and egg on medium speed for 1 minute (mixture will not be smooth). Stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in carrots and raisins., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill half full with batter. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WHOLE WHEAT RAISIN MUFFINS



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My Aunt would make these for me when I visited them at their cabin in northern Minnesota. Warm from the oven with butter and honey....these are irresistible!

Provided by Michelle S.

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 28m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup white flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup oil
1/3 cup honey
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, thoroughly stir together flours, salt and baking powder.
  • Make a well in center of blended ingredients.
  • Combine egg, milk, oil, and honey; add all at once to dry ingredients.
  • Fold in raisins.
  • Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 400 degrees 16 to 18 minutes.

CARROT OATMEAL MUFFINS



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A rich, moist muffin packed with whole wheat, oatmeal, raisins, carrots, pineapple, coconut, and a cream cheese surprise baked right in the center! Great for breakfast and kids love them! I vary the recipe depending what I have on hand and it always works out great. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by WestCoastMom

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup uncooked rolled oats
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup raisins
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
¼ cup softened cream cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease muffin tins.
  • In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center of the mixture, and add white sugar, brown sugar, canola oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix just until evenly moist. Fold in the oats, coconut, raisins, carrots, and pineapple.
  • In a bowl, blend the reserved pineapple juice and cream cheese. Fill each muffin cup about 1/2 full with the muffin batter, reserving about 1/3 of the batter. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the muffin cups. Top with remaining batter, so that each muffin cup is about 2/3 full.
  • Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 240.4 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

CARROT-RAISIN MUFFINS



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Add in about 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or cloves if desired! I made these muffins using 1/2 cup plain yogurt and 1/2 cup oil and they still turned out wonderful...frost them with cream cheese frosting!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
6 medium carrots (use enough carrots to measure 2 cups shredded)
1 1/4 cups raisins
1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 large granny smith apple

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees (oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Grease 18 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, then add in both sugars.
  • Coarsley chop enough carrots to measure 2 cups packed.
  • Add in the carrots with coconut and raisins to the flour mixture; toss well to combine.
  • In a bowl whisk together eggs, oil and vanilla.
  • Peel, core and shred the apple, the add the shredded apple with the egg mixture to the flour mixture; stir JUST until combined well.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin tins filling almost three-quarters full.
  • Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until muffins test done.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your muffins.
  • Grate your carrots finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full. This will allow them to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that they are cooked through.

Conclusion:

These whole wheat carrot raisin muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are packed with carrots, raisins, and whole wheat flour, which makes them a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are also easy to make and can be stored for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

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