Or a carrot muffin.
My mom bought a package of organic carrots awhile back and there really was a difference in taste. These organic carrots were sweeter and juicier than the previous carrots we had been buying. They have a fresher flavor that makes you want to turn into Bugs bunny just so you can say, “What’s up Doc?” Don’t tell me you’ve never tried to eat a carrot like Bugs bunny. If you haven’t then you’re really missing out. Just kidding, but the muffins I made with these carrots were ten times better than the previous Carrot Cake Muffins that I made about a year ago. They were light, fluffy, full of flavorful carrots, and steaming with a delicious aroma that filled my kitchen.
I had two of these for breakfast and probably could have eaten another one but wanted to post about these before the day started so I’m putting my carrot craving on hold temporarily.
But until then, I can just tell you more about these muffins. I mentioned in this post awhile back that we grind our own whole wheat flour. It honestly tastes better than white flour muffins. Actually, you know what? I don’t think I can say that. I don’t think I’ve ever had muffins made with white wheat. I’ve literally eaten whole wheat muffins since I was a toddler. I’m not unhappy though, whole wheat flour is delicious. Okay, it’s delicious to me. Maybe not to you, but to me.
I’ll stop rambling and post some more photos…
- 4½ c. freshly milled whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. ground flax seed + 6 Tbsp. warm water
- 3 tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. nutmeg
- 2 c. almond milk
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup honey
- 2 c. organic grated carrots
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add wet and stir.
- Grate carrots in a blender or food processor and add into batter.
- Pour into greased muffin cups.
- Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
I’m very pleased with the outcome of these muffins. And the taste of these carrots. And the lovely aroma coming from the kitchen. I have a feeling it’s going to be a great day. 🙂
Much Love,
Katherine Marie
My Bible Verse For Today:
“Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”‘
Matthew 19:14
Thanks for the lovely recipe! I used a combo of spelt flour and all purpose flour and it worked fine I think. I also only used maybe a tsp of salt.
I might use a little less baking soda next time.
Other than that a great recipe to help use up all my juicer pulp!