These carrot and walnut muffins are really delicious, and with 2 cups of carrot they are also good for you. I always like to have a batch of muffins in the freezer, they are super handy for lunch boxes or healthy snack on the run.
They aren’t overly sweet so if you like things a little sweeter increase the amount of honey or add a good handful of currants or raisins. Enjoy xx
Healthy Carrot and Walnut Muffin
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 1 cup of whole walnuts + extra to sprinkle on top
- 2 cups grated carrot
- 1/4 cup honey (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 150 grams butter
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees (350 degrees F). Chop the walnuts add to a large bowl with the flour and grated carrot; mix to combine.
- In a small bowl combine the egg and milk and light whisk with a folk. Add the mixture to dry ingredients along with the butter and honey and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Don't over mix or you will end up with a tough muffin!
- Spray a muffins tins with oil or grease with butter. Fill tin 3/4 full of the mixture and sprinkle with extra walnuts. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Test with a skewer, if it comes out clean, they are ready. Serve warm or cold
Notes
The mixture will make 12 standard muffins plus 12 mini muffins.
This muffin isn't at all sweet, increase to half a cup of honey if you wish or add 1/4 cup of raisins for added sweetness
This muffin isn't at all sweet, increase to half a cup of honey if you wish or add 1/4 cup of raisins for added sweetness
These look amazing! Perfect fall muffin!!
Thanks so much Kari, they are so easy to make and always work out well. xx
This looks so yummy!
Thanks so much An. x
I’m always looking for a good muffin recipe. Can’t wait to try this!
Thanks Nadia, you will love this one. It is really simple, my little one can almost make it entirely on his own. xx
How long will these keep in the freezer?
I’m definitely adding raisins to my batch!
Hi Noel, I would say about 3 months. Mine never last that long though. Raisins would make them extra delicious. Let me know what you think.
What a delicious looking and sounding muffin and healthy too!
Thanks so much Rosemary xx
I love muffins with walnuts. They are delicious. I like them with pumpkin or apples. But this sounds amaziiiing. Must try it!
Thanks Andreea, I like the sound of pumpkin and walnuts. I will have to try that next time. xx
These sound delicious! Do you think these could be made with regular all purpose or whole wheat flour instead? Do you know if baking powder or soda needs to be added then?
Thanks so much Vicky, I haven’t tried whole wheat flour so I’m not sure. I would add a little baking powder if using all-purpose flour definitely. Let me know what you think. xx
What a yummy recipe. This is just the sort of think my 4 year-old would enjoy. It’s always great when you can sneak the veg into kiddos with a delicious baked good!
Totally agree Rachel. I always like to add a veggie where ever I can. My 2 year old loves them so I’m sure your little one will too. xx
I don’t know what I want more – the muffins or the plates!
Thanks Pam. Aren’t they lovely! Whenever I make something at my mums I get to use her antique dinnerware…
These are gorgeous! I love your dishes and styling…I want to come over for tea and some muffins!
Thanks Steph, aren’t they beautiful, they are my mum. You are very welcome to come over for tea and muffin any time. xx
These will be perfect for my busy mornings or as a snack in the afternoon! Look gorgeous!
I so agree Neli, they are perfect for a quick snack or anytime really. Thanks so much. xx
Hi made these yesterday and they are gorgeous not dry like a lot of muffins. just wondering if you know what the calorie count is for each muffin? I willmost certainly be making them again. thanks Susan
Hi Susan, I hope to install a nutritional calculator on my site eventually but for the moment I have no idea. Sorry about that. I’m glad you really liked them. I appreciate the feedback. xx
These muffins are amazing. Any idea how many calories are in each muffin please? Thanks