Raisin Carrot Muffins
Raisin Carrot Muffins
Raisin carrot muffins are an excellent way to give your children "hidden veggies." Add raisins and crushed pineapple for natural sweetness and classic Renfroe pecans for delicious flavor and extra nutrients.
Equipment
- 1 Muffin Pan
- 1 Conventional Oven
- 2 Large Bowls
- 1 Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz can of crushed pineapple (undrained)
- 1/2 cup butter, oleo, or margarine, melted
- 1 tsp vainilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger. Stir in carrots, raisins and pecans.
- In another bowl, combine pineapple (with juice), eggs, butter and vanilla.
- Stir in dry ingredients until just blended.
- Spoon into a greased muffin pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool on a rack.