Carrot bran muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat that are perfect for any time of day. These muffins are made with a combination of whole wheat flour, bran, and grated carrots, which provide a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The sweetness of the carrots helps to balance the nutty flavor of the bran, resulting in a muffin that is both flavorful and healthy.
These muffins are a great way to start your day, or they can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. To make these muffins, you will need a few key ingredients, including whole wheat flour, bran, grated carrots, eggs, milk, and a sweetener such as honey or maple syrup. The dry ingredients are combined in one bowl, while the wet ingredients are mixed in another. Once the two mixtures are combined, the batter is spooned into muffin tins and baked until golden brown. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for several days, or they can be frozen and thawed as needed. Overall, carrot bran muffins are a delicious and wholesome treat that you and your family are sure to enjoy.

Prep Time: 20m inutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 12 Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 carrots
- 1 apple peeled
- 3/4 cups sugar brown
- 1 1/2 cups flour sifted
- 1 1/2 cups bran
- 3/4 – 1 cup milk low fat
- 1/3 cup oil olive or coconut
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tsp. nutmeg powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla essence or almond essence
Instructions
- Grate the carrot and apple. Sift the flour, add the nutmeg, baking soda and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl add the bran, sugar, essence and milk. Then add the grated carrot and apple. Mix thoroughly.
- Add the egg and raisins then the oil. Lastly, fold in the flour and nutmeg. Pour the mixture into your favourite baking pan and bake at 300 degrees F for 30 minutes.
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Carrot Bran Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 carrots
- 1 apple peeled
- 3/4 cups sugar brown
- 1 1/2 cups flour sifted
- 1 1/2 cups bran
- 3/4 – 1 cup milk low fat
- 1/3 cup oil olive or coconut
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tsp. nutmeg powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla essence or almond essence
Instructions
- Grate the carrot and apple. Sift the flour, add the nutmeg, baking soda and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl add the bran, sugar, essence and milk. Then add the grated carrot and apple. Mix thoroughly.
- Add the egg and raisins then the oil. Lastly, fold in the flour and nutmeg. Pour the mixture into your favourite baking pan and bake at 300 degrees F for 30 minutes.