Awesome Carrot Muffins

These easy carrot muffins are low in sugar and make a healthy snack for kids and adults alike. They're good as-is, but they're decadent with frosting!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3 cups shredded carrots
• 0.75 cup brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 standard muffin cups with paper liners.

Step 2

Soak raisins in 2 cups water in a small bowl for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl.

Step 4

Beat oil, brown sugar, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Gradually mix in flour mixture, then fold in carrots and drained raisins. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.