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Healthy Carrot Muffin
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Good and Filling!
06/29/2008 at 06:23pm
User: Cecilia from Passaic, NJ User Rating:
This is an easy and satisfying recipe! At first I got nervous because the batter seemed so dry and thick, but was relieved to see when I added the pineapple (which i pureed in a blender to avoid big chunks) that it seemed just right. Best of all, you don't need an electric mixer! I'm only giving it 4 stars though, because I changed the recipe a bit to make it even more healthy and (I hope) a little more flavorful. First, I switched the proportions of the whole wheat flour and the all purpose flour. I didn't have any wheat germ on hand so I just replaced it with more whole wheat flour. I reduced the sugar from 2/3 c. to 1/2 cup. By the way, I also had some muscovado sugar on hand so I used that instead of brown sugar for a slightly richer taste. I replaced half the oil with canned mango puree (though I'm pretty sure you could also use extra pineapple or applesauce). I also pretty liberally sprinkled in some ginger powder and nutmeg in addition to the cinnamon. Since I forgot to pick up extra cupcake liners, I made 1 batch as muffins and for a second batch I used a loaf pan (one of those silicone ones, which are great by the way) and just reduced the temperature to 325. They came out great! I think replacing the oil with extra juice was good enough to compensate for the sugar I cut out (and if it wasn't, I made some white chocolate cream cheese frosting as a fail-safe - so people just iced their own depending on their sweetness preference/concern for calories). The extra spices really added a more complex flavor as well. I can taste the nuttiness of the wheat flour as well, and the flavor of the wheat and spices leaves a pleasant aftertaste. The muffin is quite heavy (perhaps because of the extra wheat flour), but I actually prefer it that way because a small muffin is quite filling. These are a great satisfying breakfast or snack for someone on the go!
awful!!!
05/06/2008 at 06:02pm
User: christina from Camarillo, CA User Rating:
Wow, these were bad. I had been looking for a new carrot muffin and this was certainly not the right one. Threw them all away.
Great Muffins!
03/17/2008 at 06:01pm
User: Shawna from Taunton, MA User Rating:
They were easy to make. I used applesauce instead of pineapple. They were perfectly cooked in 23 minutes. They did not take 30 minutes in my oven. My six year old picky eater likes them. I will make then again.
Yum!!!!
03/09/2008 at 04:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These muffins were suprisingly delicious, easy to make and made perfect school snacks. I omitted the pinapple, however. Yum!!!
Great
02/24/2008 at 03:10pm
User: DawnBoy from Hartsville, SC User Rating:
It taste great to be a healthy muffin. Would like to see more recipes like this one.
Healthy Carrot Muffins
01/19/2008 at 01:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I wanted to make a healthy treat for my 20 month old little boy. He doesn't eat carrots very well, so I was hoping to find a good healthy carrot muffin. Sure enough, it was right there on food network. I didn't expect it to turn out very well, because I tried making a fruity cooky once and it was horrible. But to my surprise, they were moist, and absolutely delicious! MY husband even loved them. I ended up making a nother batch right away because they only made 10 large muffins. Try these muffins and you will not be dissappointed!!!!!
These muffins are just amazing!
08/08/2007 at 02:54pm
User: Amy from Loma Linda, CA User Rating:
I decided to bake some healthy muffins and found this recipe. Halfway through I started to get worried that the batter was too thick, unltill I added the carrots and pineapple. In the end, the turned out PERFECT and the taste was unbelievable! I just ate two, warm from the oven, with no toppings. You don't need it! Healthy and tastey, who would have though? YUM!
Healthy is Good
07/23/2007 at 08:54pm
User: Esther from Miami, FL User Rating:
I love muffins, and finding and trying this recipe hit the spot. It's easy, not too many ingredients and it taste just great. I'd like to know how many calories though.
Pretty tasty & easy to make
06/16/2007 at 01:32pm
User: Lindsay from Santa Rosa, CA User Rating:
These were a breeze to make and are pretty yummy given they are very healthy. I used applesauce instead of pinapple as the other reviewers suggested. I may add more cinnamon next time I make the recipe.
review
05/22/2007 at 08:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
little dry
Great
05/08/2007 at 04:24pm
User: Lea from Northport, AL User Rating:
These were splendid and easy and made a lot. I took some mini muffins to a party, but should never have told the guests they were "healthy muffins" because that made them apprehensive. On the other hand, my dad loved them and asked for more. I think this will become a standard recipe for me.
Healthy and Delicious
04/15/2007 at 07:56pm
User: Libby from Seal Beach, CA User Rating:
I make these muffins in larger tins and add walnuts. These are easy to make often for breakfast and lunch. Freeze the uneaten and wrap in foil to reheat. It's as if you took them right out of the oven.
Very Good
03/24/2007 at 01:05pm
User: Carol from Salem, OR User Rating:
We enjoyed this. It was a great way to have a tasty healthy breakfast for both myself and my kids.
Everyone Loves 'Em
01/04/2007 at 11:25am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made these several times and everyone goes nuts for them, except for the people who don't believe that a vegetable should be made into a muffin. They don't know what they're missing, cause these are great and guilt free!
Even my toddlers liked them!
12/03/2006 at 09:54am
User: Kathy from Plymouth, MA User Rating:
I made these as a way to get my 16-month-old twins sons to eat a vegetable. They actually liked them. I was so happy. I think I will use applesauce next time, instead of pineapple. I don't think any of us liked the chunks.
Yummy and Healthy!
11/04/2006 at 02:35pm
User: Nancy from Fremont, CA User Rating:
These muffins are very tasty, even my 5 year old granddaughter,who hates carrots, loves them! I just wish they were larger!
Yuuumm-ee
10/03/2006 at 02:55pm
User: Jacqueline from carolina, PR User Rating:
This cupcakes are absolutely delicious, they are so, that my husband doesn't like carrots and he didn't even noticed when he tried them. it has everything you want in a recipe: Little equipment to use, great healthy ingredients, cooks fast, taste great, you can give them to anyone and you can have them as breakfast and/or midday or midnight snack. It also helps when you are on a diet, you get to satisfy your sweet tooth, and still be within your boundaries. I suggest youtry them with ice cold milk. yum-yum
Healthy Carrot Muffin
08/31/2006 at 11:23am
User: Cynthia from Algonquin, IL User Rating:
This is a very easy recipe. The apple sauce helped make the muffins moist. Very tasty. I could eat them all, but of course, I am watching my weight.
WONDERFUL!
06/21/2006 at 10:18pm
User: Margaret from Glendale, AZ User Rating:
The best ever! The only thing I changed was the pineapple, which I don't usually like. I substituted applesauce (which a lot of other recipes use for moistness). Came out great! Thumbs up!
good for kids
04/04/2006 at 09:31am
User: Stephanie from Newark, OH User Rating:
These were good overall. I think they need more spice, I may add some nutmeg & cloves next time I make them. I also used all whole wheat flour and that worked fine. My kids (ages 2 & 4) loved them and it may be the only way I'll ever get my 4 year old to eat carrots. It's a fun & relatively healthy breakfast option for kids, and they think it's a treat.
yummy!
04/01/2006 at 05:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i was amazed how good these tasted, and were healthy at the same time. my sister asks if i have them in the house, every time she visits. sent the recipe to my parents- and they loved it too!!
Finally a heathy muffin that is still moist
03/27/2006 at 02:33pm
User: Darcy from Silverthorne, CO User Rating:
I am a muffin fanatic and this is one of the best recipes I have ever made. It is moist, sweet, heathy, and absolutly wonderful. Thanks Food Network!
HEALTHY HEAVENLY
03/26/2006 at 04:44am
User: Christy from Lancaster, KY User Rating:
Wonderful recipe. Easy and healthy. YUM
healthy living
03/24/2006 at 02:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i thought this recipe was great, and the two people i shared the results with agreed. it's a simple recipe and you don't feel guilty eating it.
really yummy, no pine apple
03/07/2006 at 12:11am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made a few ajustments to this recipe and it was awseome. Instead of pineapple put 3/4 lemon and orange peel and a little more cinnamon. Makes a great breakfast
yuk!
09/06/2005 at 07:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i am sory but it was grosse!
No
08/18/2005 at 01:44pm
User: Susan from Bloomfield Hills, MI User Rating:
The pineapple- blech! And they do not freeze well at all
Daughter Loved Them!
05/19/2005 at 08:30am
User: BETH from Milford, MA User Rating:
I didn't try these, but I baked them as a healthy breakfast option for my 22 month old, and she loved them!