Apple, Carrot and Raisin Muffins

07.06.2024

2 mins read

Serving: 12
Preparation: 15 min
Cooking: 20-25 min

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We’ve got a yummy muffin recipe for you that will help you clear out the fridge. Use up your apples, applesauce, carrots, raisins, milk and eggs — all in one shot!

Now here’s an apple, carrot and raisin muffin that is as nutritious as it is delicious. Want to make a double batch? Or more? We’ve included a handy conversion chart to help you out.

Merry muffin-ing!

Apple, Carrot and Raisin Muffins

(Adapted from the Robin Hood recipe: https://www.robinhood.ca/En/Recipes/Apple-Carrot-Raisin-Whole-Wheat-Muffins)

Ingredients	12	24 muffins	48 muffins
Whole-wheat flour	500 g (2 c.)	1 kg (4 c.)	1.5 kg (6 c.)
Sugar	60 g (¼ c.)	120 g (½ c.)	180 g (¾ c.)
Baking soda	10 g (2 tsp.)	25 g (1½ tbsp.)	40 g (2 tbsp. + 2 tsp.)
Ground cinnamon (optional)	15 g (1 tbsp.)	20 g (1 tbsp. + 1 tsp.)	30 g (2 tbsp.)
Salt	2 g (1/2 tsp.)	5 g (1 tsp.)	5
Applesauce cup, 104 g (any flavour)*	1 (104 g)	2 (208 g)	3 (312 g)
Peeled and shredded apples**	500 g (2 c.) – about 3 medium	1 Kg (4 c.) – about 6 medium	1.5 Kg (6 c.) – about 9 medium
Grated carrots	125 g (½ c.)	250 g (1 c.)	375 g (1½ c.)
Raisins	125 g (½ c.)	250 g (1 c.)	375 g (1½ c.)
Vegetable oil	125 g (½ c.)	250 g (1 c.)	375 g (1½ c.)
Milk	60 g (¼ c.)	125 g (½ c.)	180 g (¾ c.)
Vanilla extract	10 g (2 tsp.)	15 g (1 tbsp.)	20 g (1 tbsp. + 1 tsp.)
Eggs, lightly beaten	2	4	6

Preparation:

Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups (based on the number of servings you are making).
Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon (if using) and salt in a large bowl.
Add the applesauce, apples, carrots and raisins. Mix well. Add oil, milk, vanilla and eggs. Stir just until moistened.
Fill prepared muffin cups ¾ full.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Immediately remove from pans. Cool and serve!

*If you don’t have individual applesauce cups on hand, you can use any other homemade or store-bought fruit compote.

**Keep your apple peels and make chips out of them! Check out this super-easy recipe to add a bit of crispy deliciousness to your next breakfast: https://www.vivai.ca/en/blog/apple-peel-chips/.

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