Whole Wheat Carrot and Raisin Muffins ( Finger Foods For Kids )
by Tarla Dalal
Yummy muffins that are pretty to look at, and super tasty to munch on! Carrot gives these muffins a beautiful hue and an irresistible mouth-feel, while the juicy raisins are amazing to bite into every now and then. Adding whole wheat flour and bran to the batter gives the muffins a wonderful texture, unique flavour and a dash of good health too. Make sure you use brown sugar to make these muffins because they give a superb aroma when baked, and complement the vanilla flavour beautifully. If you are making the Whole Wheat Carrot and Raisin Muffins for toddlers, you can bake the batter in small paper cups instead of muffin moulds.
Whole Wheat Carrot and Raisin Muffins ( Finger Foods For Kids ) recipe - How to make Whole Wheat Carrot and Raisin Muffins ( Finger Foods For Kids )
Preparation Time: Baking Time: 15 to 20 minutes Baking Temperature: 200ºC (400ºF) Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 9 muffins
1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
2 tbsp thickly grated carrot
1/4 cup raisins (kismis)
1/2 cup plain flour (maida)
2 tbsp wheat bran
1 tsp baking powder
4 tsp melted butter
3/4 cup milk
5 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 tsp fruit salt
For The Topping
2 tbsp brown sugar
9 raisins (kismis)
- Method
- Combine the wheat flour, plain flour, wheat bran, raisin, carrots and baking powder in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Combine the butter, milk, brown sugar and vanilla essence in another deep bowl and mix well.
- Add the flour mixture and mix well using a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Add the fruit salt and mix gently.
- Place 9 paper cups in 9 muffin moulds of a muffin tray.
- Drop 1½ spoonfuls of the batter into each muffin moulds.
- Sprinkle a little of brown sugar on top and place a raisin in the center of each muffin.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool slightly and serve.
Whole Wheat Carrot and Raisin Muffins Video by Tarla Dalal
| Energy | 123 cal |
| Protein | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 2.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 119 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 3.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 45.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 67.1 mg |
| Sodium | 17.3 mg |
| Potassium | 83 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |