Name: Simple Carrot Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 muffins
Cuisine: American

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January 27, 2026

The only recipe you need for spiced carrot muffins! This recipe takes less than 45 minutes to make and can be made in one bowl!

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Simple Carrot Muffins

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Ingredients

WarningEggs and 3 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment paper liners.

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, oil, applesauce, and grated carrots. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Add to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined.

Divide the batter evenly between the 12 prepared muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Grate Carrots Like a Pro 🥕
Use the fine side of a box grater for the most tender, moist carrot shreds that distribute evenly throughout the muffin batter.
Moisture Magic 💧
The unsweetened applesauce is key to keeping these muffins incredibly moist - don't substitute it with additional oil or you'll lose the light texture.
Spice Bloom Technique 🌶️
Toast the ground ginger and cinnamon briefly in a dry pan before adding to the batter to intensify their aromatic qualities and deepen the flavor profile.
One-Bowl Wonder Hack 🥣
Mix wet ingredients first, then create a well in the center of dry ingredients to minimize mixing and prevent tough muffins - less stirring means more tender results.
Muffin Top Perfection 👑
Start baking at a higher temperature (425°F) for the first 5 minutes to create a beautiful risen, crispy muffin top, then reduce to 350°F to finish baking.