Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) orange juice
Add-ins:
- 1 cup (100 g) grated carrots (about 2 medium)
- 1 medium apple, grated
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup (75 g) raisins
- 1/4 cup (30 g) sunflower seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, oil, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange juice until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Incorporate the add-ins: Gently fold in the grated carrots, apple, coconut, nuts, raisins, and sunflower seeds (if using). Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill the muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Place the muffins in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Grate the carrots and apple just before mixing to keep them fresh and juicy.
- Use an ice cream scoop to evenly portion the batter into the muffin tin.
- Avoid overmixing the batter; it helps keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Toast the nuts and coconut beforehand for extra flavor.
- Let the muffins cool completely before storing to maintain their texture.