Spicy Apple Carrot Muffins Recipe

Spice up your breakfast with these irresistible Spicy Apple Carrot Muffins! Adapted from the New York Times Natural Foods Cookbook, these muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with flavor. A perfect blend of healthy and delicious, they're subtly sweet – ideal for a light breakfast or snack. Use a sweet apple variety like Fuji or Honeycrisp for optimal sweetness, or boost the honey to ½ cup for a richer flavor. Get ready to enjoy a naturally sweet and subtly spicy treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 151.9 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Spicy Apple Carrot Muffins

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How to Make Spicy Apple Carrot Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup honey, ¼ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Grate 1 medium apple (about 1 cup) and 1 medium carrot (about ½ cup).
  6. Fold the grated apple and carrot into the batter.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Enjoy your warm, spicy apple carrot muffins!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

5g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spicy Apple Carrot Muffins?

Spicy Apple Carrot Muffins takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spicy Apple Carrot Muffins?

Spicy Apple Carrot Muffins has approximately 151.9 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spicy Apple Carrot Muffins?

The key ingredients for Spicy Apple Carrot Muffins are Nonfat Dry Milk Solid, Whole Wheat Flour, Natural Bran, Baking Powder, Salt, Nutmeg. See the full list with measurements above.

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