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Healthy Carrot and Walnut Muffin

Healthy Carrot and Walnut Muffin - the kids will never know there are two cups of veggies in them!

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 - the kids will never know there are two cups of veggies in them!

Healthy Carrot and Walnut Muffin - the kids will never know there are two cups of veggies in them!

Healthy Carrot and Walnut Muffin - the kids will never know there are two cups of veggies in them!
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5 from 2 votes

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
Oct 13, 2015Cristie

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Comments

  1. Kari

    October 14, 2015 at 3:28 am

    These look amazing! Perfect fall muffin!!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      October 17, 2015 at 1:08 pm

      Thanks so much Kari, they are so easy to make and always work out well. xx

      Reply
  2. An

    October 17, 2015 at 10:17 am

    This looks so yummy!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      October 17, 2015 at 1:08 pm

      Thanks so much An. x

      Reply
  3. Nadia @ Sweet Pillar

    October 17, 2015 at 10:40 am

    I’m always looking for a good muffin recipe. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      October 17, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks Nadia, you will love this one. It is really simple, my little one can almost make it entirely on his own. xx

      Reply
  4. Noel

    October 17, 2015 at 11:02 am

    How long will these keep in the freezer?
    I’m definitely adding raisins to my batch!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      October 17, 2015 at 1:11 pm

      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.

      Reply
  5. Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen

    October 17, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    What a delicious looking and sounding muffin and healthy too!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      October 18, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks so much Rosemary xx

      Reply
  6. Andreea

    October 17, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    I love muffins with walnuts. They are delicious. I like them with pumpkin or apples. But this sounds amaziiiing. Must try it!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      October 18, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks Andreea, I like the sound of pumpkin and walnuts. I will have to try that next time. xx

      Reply
  7. Vicky @ Avocdo Pesto

    October 18, 2015 at 3:20 am

    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?

    Reply
    • Cristie

      October 18, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      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

      Reply
  8. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal

    October 20, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      October 20, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      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

      Reply
  9. pam

    October 22, 2015 at 10:37 am

    I don’t know what I want more – the muffins or the plates!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      October 22, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks Pam. Aren’t they lovely! Whenever I make something at my mums I get to use her antique dinnerware…

      Reply
  10. Steph @ Steph in Thyme

    October 23, 2015 at 5:45 am

    These are gorgeous! I love your dishes and styling…I want to come over for tea and some muffins!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      October 24, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      Thanks Steph, aren’t they beautiful, they are my mum. You are very welcome to come over for tea and muffin any time. xx

      Reply
  11. Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy

    October 23, 2015 at 8:19 am

    These will be perfect for my busy mornings or as a snack in the afternoon! Look gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      October 24, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      I so agree Neli, they are perfect for a quick snack or anytime really. Thanks so much. xx

      Reply
  12. Susan Reaper

    April 25, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    5 stars
    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

    Reply
    • Cristie

      April 30, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      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

      Reply
  13. Jackie

    April 26, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    These muffins are amazing. Any idea how many calories are in each muffin please? Thanks

    Reply

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