Carrot and Beetroot Muffins
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These carrot and beetroot muffins are a naturally sweet, dairy-free bake, made with minimal added sugar. Thanks to the combination of beetroot, carrots, banana and raisins, the muffins are moist, colourful and gently sweet without being overly sugary. They’re a great way to include more vegetables in baking, making them especially popular with children and health-conscious adults alike. The recipe is very adaptable: you can use wholemeal flour for extra fibre or switch to a gluten-free flour blend if needed. With oats for slow-release energy and vegetables rich in antioxidants, these muffins are ideal for breakfast, lunchboxes, afternoon tea or healthy snacking throughout the day. Enjoy them on their own or with a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- ? cup sunflower oil
- 2 medium eggs
- 1 cup grated beetroot
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 50g soft unrefined cane sugar
- 2 cups self-raising flour (or wholemeal / gluten-free)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup raisins or sultanas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a muffin tin with paper cases or use silicone cases.
- Coarsely grate the beetroot and carrots.
- In a large bowl, mix the grated vegetables with the mashed banana, eggs, oil and sugar.
- If the mixture feels very coarse, briefly blend with a hand-held blender until you get a rough purée.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and cinnamon.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. If the batter seems too thin, add a little more flour or oats – it should be thick but pourable.
- Fold in the raisins or sultanas.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cases.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until risen and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Transfer the muffins to a wire rack and allow to cool before serving.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Air fryer - Bake - Breakfast - Brunch - Cupcakes & Muffins - Dessert - Everyday - Kids Food - Quick & Easy - Seasonal - Snacks
- Cuisines: - British
- Occasions: - Afternoon Tea - Christmas - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Roots & Bulbs
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Diabetic - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Nut Free - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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