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Not only are these carrot bran muffins tasty, but they're also packed with nutrients. The bran and whole grains offer fiber, while the carrots provide vitamins and antioxidants. This combination makes them perfect for a healthy breakfast or a guilt-free snack.
A Delicious Twist on a Classic Recipe
Have you ever had a recipe that's left you craving more? I know it happens to me all the time! But this carrot bran muffin recipe is different. These muffins masterfully combine health, flavor, and convenience in one delicious treat. A single bite of these moist little beauties will make your mouth water like never before.
Why Carrot Bran Muffins?
Several times, I messed with these carrot bran muffins to see how healthy I could make them. The truth is, it's a lot easier to bake with "normal" flour(s). If you have time, I encourage you to swap the flour with wheat-free alternatives. I have the most luck with combining oat flour with almond flour. I have friends who love coconut flour, but I have not done well with it. More recently, I have been using a blend of gluten-free flour that I think you may enjoy!
Carrot Bran Muffins aren't just for breakfast, though they are a great way to start the day.
Nothing better than going out to the garden and pulling carrots straight from the ground. We grow colorful carrots in the early spring, which taste so different from what you buy in the grocery store. So sweet and mild that it is also aromatic. Try planting some carrots this spring.
Making Carrot Bran Muffins
Following is your shopping list. You'll need these ingredients:
- Wheat flour
- All-purpose flour
- 1/2 c oat bran
- Bee Inspired Honey
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Ground cloves
- Nutmeg
- Ground cinnamon
- Eggs
- Coconut oil
- Cashew milk or your favorite nut milk
- Apples
- Fresh ginger
- Fresh carrot
- Walnuts
How to Make Carrot Bran Muffins
Get organized
Please get started by preheating your oven to 350 F, preparing muffin tins, and setting them aside.
Mix ingredients
In a medium bowl, sift dry ingredients together. Whisk together eggs, oil, grated ginger, carrots, and apples in a slightly larger bowl. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in walnuts
Bake ingredients
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling them each about 2/3 full. Bake for 17 minutes, rotating the tins halfway through.
Storing Bran Muffins
This carrot bran muffins recipe will be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days. Keep them sealed in an airtight container. These are the best carrot bran muffins because you can also freeze them! Please place them in a freezer-safe container or freezer bags and place them in the freezer. They will keep up to 2 months in the freezer.
Adapting these Carrot Bran Muffins
- Add 1/4 cup of chia seeds for extra fiber.
- Try including 1/4 cup of white raisins for some sweetness.
- If better health is the goal, try adding 1/4 cup of flax meal.
- You can swap zucchini with the carrot to make this a zucchini bran muffin recipe.
- Play with your flour. If you are gluten-free, try a combination of oat flour, coconut flour, etc.
So, the next time you yearn for a sweet treat and don’t want to give in to unhealthy cravings, consider baking with carrots. By trying out this simple alternative, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the delicious outcome that awaits you- not to mention how good you’ll feel about indulging in something healthy! Will you give it a try?
Like baking with carrots and fruit? Try these recipes:
- This healthy carrot cake bar recipe serves up nicely for breakfast and snacking!
- This vegan carrot cake is guilt-free
- Or these carrot cake cookie keeps baking with carrots interesting.
- This Apple Spice Cake is a moist delicious cake
