Carrot-Date Nut Muffins

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Moist, hearty carrot-date muffins with walnuts and raisins, perfect for breakfast or snack, combining sweet and nutty flavors in a wholesome treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup finely chopped, shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 to 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 c. water
  • margarine or butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, rolled oats, and sunflower seeds.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add milk and melted butter, mixing well.
  4. Stir in chopped carrots, chopped walnuts, chopped dates, raisins, and chopped shredded carrots into the wet ingredients.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing from the tin and serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1460 kcal 73% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.4g 47% DV
Total Fat 81.3g 100% DV
Carbs 174g 63% DV
Fiber 14.9g 53% DV
Sugar 63.6g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12794.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1480.8mg 32% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1112.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 8.9mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1866.3mg 100% DV
Iron 17mg 94% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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