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Carrot Muffins with Nut Crumble

Deliciously moist carrot muffins topped with a crunchy nut crumble, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Nut Crumble Topping
  • 1/2 cup Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon

Method
 

Prepare Muffin Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, mix the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots.
Prepare Nut Crumble
  1. In a small bowl, combine the chopped nuts, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly.
Bake Muffins
  1. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Sprinkle the nut crumble topping evenly over each muffin.
  3. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.

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