Carrot Muffins - Healthy Style Recipe

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A moist muffin filled with carrots and raisins.

Carrot Muffins - Healthy Style (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Peel and grate carrots and set aside. In a small bowl, add 1 cup of raisins and then pour in 1 cup of boiling water. Set aside for 10 minutes, then drain, and set the drained raisins aside.

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

In a large bowl combine beaten eggs, oil, and applesauce. Add flour mixture and combine until just moistened. Stir in drained raisins and grated carrots.

Fill muffin cups 1/2 full or slightly fuller. Bake 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool before eating.

TIP: Use foil baking liners to keep baked muffins from sticking to sides.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Serving Description: 1 muffin

Servings: 24

Enter desired servings:

Ingredients

-		3 cups grated peeled carrots (approximately 6 large carrots)
-		1 cup raisins
-		1 cup boiling water
-		2 cups all purpose flour
-		1 tablespoon baking powder
-		2 teaspoons baking soda
-		1 teaspoon salt
-		1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
-		1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinamonn
-		4 eggs - well beaten
-		1/2 cup vegetable oil
-		1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
-		3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)