Carrot Cake Yogurt Muffins Recipe
This easy Carrot Cake Yogurt Muffins Recipe combines carrots, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and cinnamon for moist, fluffy muffins everyone will love.
Equipment
- Muffin tin (12-cup)
- Paper muffin liners
- Mixing bowls (large and medium).
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Box grater (for fresh carrots)
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Ice cream scoop or spoon for portioning batter
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
- ⅓ cup raisins optional
Optional topping:
- 2 tablespoons oats
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12‑cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Step 2: Prepare the carrots
- Peel and finely grate the carrots using a box grater. Fresh carrots give the best flavor and moisture.
Step 3: Mix the wet ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
- eggs
- yogurt
- vegetable oil
- brown sugar
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Combine dry ingredients
- In a separate bowl, mix:
- flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- salt
- Stir until evenly combined.
Step 5: Combine wet and dry mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Step 6: Fold in carrots and extras
- Fold in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins if using.
Step 7: Fill muffin cups
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin liners, filling each about ¾ full.
- Sprinkle oats and brown sugar on top if you want a light crunchy topping.
Step 8: Bake
- Bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9: Cool
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature.