Carrot Muffin

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 2-3 medium carrots)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup raisins or chopped dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cavities with cooking spray.

2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

   • In another mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Add Carrots and Mix-ins:

   • Gently fold in the grated carrots, chopped nuts (if using), and raisins or dried cranberries (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

6. Fill Muffin Cups:

   • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 to 3/4 full.

7. Bake:

   • Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

8. Cool:

   • Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Serve:

   • Once cooled, serve the carrot muffins and enjoy!

These carrot muffins are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or as a lunchbox treat. They're moist, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite mix-ins, such as shredded coconut or chopped dried fruits.