Carrot Spice Muffins

This is my FAV muffin. It is unbelievable moist! And has the best flavor! The nuts and raisins are optional.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 87 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 ¼ cups grated carrots
• ¼ cup molasses
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup wheat germ
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 ½ cups wheat bran
• ½ cup chopped raisins (Optional)
• ½ cup chopped and toasted walnuts (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 36 muffin cups, or use paper liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine flour, bran, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl, mix together eggs, molasses, vegetable oil, milk, and grated carrots. Pour into well, and mix just until moistened. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops spring back when lightly tapped.