How to Make Carrot Buckwheat Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot buckwheat muffins are a delicious and healthy treat that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Packed with the natural sweetness of carrots and the nuttiness of buckwheat, these muffins are the perfect way to start your day or satisfy your sweet tooth without any guilt. Not only are they incredibly tasty, but they also provide a good dose of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Whether you're looking for a nutritious breakfast option or a wholesome snack, these muffins are sure to hit the s...

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Ingredients

  • ½ (12 ounce) package carrots, grated
  • 1 ½ cups raw cane sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups buckwheat flour
  • 5 tablespoons blanched almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons chopped raw almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 355 degrees F (179 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix carrots and sugar in a bowl and set aside so carrots can release their liquid and soften.
  • Combine buckwheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Whisk together applesauce, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the carrot-sugar mixture.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup batter into each prepared muffin cup and sprinkle with chopped almonds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops have slightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean, 20 to 23 minutes Turn off the oven and leave muffins inside without opening the door for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    181 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 68mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 173mg