Coconut Carrot Muffins Recipe

Name: Coconut Carrot Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) sliced carrots, drained; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

Servings: persons

1 can (15 ounces) sliced carrots, drained
1/2 cup canola oil
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Place carrots and oil in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and pie spice. Add carrot mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in 3/4 cup coconut.
2
For filling, in another bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Drop filling by rounded tablespoonful into center of each muffin; cover with remaining batter. Sprinkle with remaining coconut.
3
Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (15 ounces) sliced carrots, drained, 1/2 cup canola oil, 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Coconut Carrot Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Coconut Carrot Muffins

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