These healthy carrot muffins are packed full of carrots and sultanas, with a mix of warming spices that give them all the flavour of a classic carrot cake. They make a great lunchbox option, and you’ll find they disappear fast once the family gets a taste!
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A quick note on texture: these muffins are more of a dense, moist pudding than the light, springy muffin you’d buy in a shop. That richer texture is exactly what makes them taste so much like carrot cake — and it’s a hit with even picky little eaters.
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Delicious Carrot Muffins
Makes 6 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
- 3 tablespoons sultanas
- 5 tablespoons coarse wholemeal flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons natural yoghurt
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
Method
1. Preheat a (fan) oven to 160°C and line a muffin tin with 6 muffin cases.
2. Place all your ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well until the carrot is well coated with all the ingredients. Divide the mixture between the muffin cases.
3. Bake in the oven for 35–40 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool before eating.
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FAQs
How many muffins does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 6 muffins, so it’s easy to whip up a quick batch for lunchboxes or after-school snacks.
What gives these muffins their carrot cake flavour?
The combination of ground ginger and cinnamon is what gives these muffins that familiar warm, spiced carrot cake taste.
Are these muffins suitable for lunchboxes?
Yes — they’re designed as a healthier lunchbox option, made with grated carrot, sultanas and wholemeal flour rather than added sugar.
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