There are lots and lots of good things in these pretty muffins. Besides carrots, there 's molasses and eggs and allspice. As well as brown sugar, cinnamon and whole wheat flour. No wonder they are soooooooo tasty. Makes 24 muffins.
INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup raisins
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Mix wheat and white flours, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Blend in brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and grated carrots.
In a mixing bowl beat eggs. Blend in milk, molasses and butter. Combine this mixture with the flour mixture. Stir until all dry ingredients are moist.
Spoon mixture into oiled muffin tins adding nuts and raisins if you would like. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.