Description
Delightful spiced carrot and apple muffins featuring a moist texture from yogurt and a natural sweetness from honey and fruits. These tender muffins combine warm mixed spices with grated apple and carrot, making a perfect wholesome snack or breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 100ml rapeseed oil
- 100ml natural yogurt
- 50ml runny honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 200g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1½ tsp ground mixed spice
- ¼ tsp salt
Fruit and Extras
- 1 apple, grated
- 1 carrot, grated
- 50g sultanas, raisins, chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare tin: Heat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or gas mark 4. Line a muffin tin with nine cases or prepare squares of baking parchment to fit the tin.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a jug, combine rapeseed oil, natural yogurt, runny honey, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir well until fully blended.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix self-raising flour, bicarbonate of soda, ground mixed spice, and ¼ teaspoon salt thoroughly to ensure even seasoning.
- Blend wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Add grated apple and grated carrot along with any optional sultanas, raisins, chopped nuts, or seeds. Gently fold everything together using a spatula until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
- Fill muffin cases: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cases, filling each about two-thirds full for optimal rise.
- Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and store: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Store muffins in a tin for up to three days or freeze for up to two months. Defrost overnight before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the nuts and use only sultanas, raisins, or seeds.
- Use baking parchment squares if muffin cases are unavailable to prevent sticking.
- Check muffins with a skewer after 20 minutes, as oven temperatures vary.
- These muffins freeze well, making them a convenient make-ahead snack.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle a little honey on top after baking while still warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: carrot muffins, apple muffins, spiced muffins, healthy muffins, snack recipe, breakfast muffins
