Baking · serves 2

Carrot and Apple Breakfast Muffins

Grated carrot and apple, barely sweet. The ones you can eat two of before work.

45 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 200g plain flour
  • 100g brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 1 apple, grated
  • 120ml sunflower oil
  • 120ml milk
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 60g raisins
  • 60g walnuts, chopped

Method

  1. Milk and vinegar, 5 minutes to thicken.
  2. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and salt.
  3. Oil, soured milk and vanilla in, stirred just to combine.
  4. Fold in carrot, apple, raisins and walnuts.
  5. Cases three-quarters full. 180°C for 25 minutes.

Questions people ask about Carrot and Apple Breakfast Muffins

How long does Carrot and Apple Breakfast Muffins take?

About 45 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of maida in Carrot and Apple Breakfast Muffins?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Carrot and Apple Breakfast Muffins ahead of time?

Yes, and it is better for it. Cool it fully, refrigerate for up to three days, and reheat gently with a splash of water. The flavours settle overnight.

Is Carrot and Apple Breakfast Muffins vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Carrot and Apple Breakfast Muffins?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Carrot and Apple Breakfast Muffins?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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