Tuesday, August 9, 2011

TWD - Carrot spice muffins




This week's Tuesday with Dorie choice is positively healthy - it contains no butter, and has oodles of carrots!  Nancy of The Dogs Eat The Crumbs has chosen Dorie's Carrot Spice Muffins, described by Dorie as a muffin-version of a carrot cake, but less dense and sweet. 

As well as a cup of grated carrots (thank goodness for the grater attachment on my food processor), these muffins contain walnuts for some crunch, and a good dash of cinnamon.

 

I think these muffins tasted best the next day, once all the flavours had melded.

Thanks to our host, Nancy, who will post the recipe.  To see what the other TWD members thought of these muffins, visit the LYL section of the TWD website. 
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19 comments:

  1. NickkiAugust 9, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    These are my favourite muffins. I make them quite often. Who knew something so healthy could be so delicious! :-)

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  2. KayteAugust 9, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    They look really good...especially in their little blue outfits, makes them look like they are going to a party! I might make these up but am taking a 2 week vacation from the blog, going on vacation and getting Matt ready for transfer to college. I'll keep tabs on what you are making though, as I can read blogs anywhere!!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    How great do these muffins look? I love the blue papers. I have to admit that I haven't been baking as much from Dorie's Baking book. I need to crack it open more!

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  4. CindyAugust 9, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Well, Dorie created another winner. I added dates and toasted coconut. So yummy. Love your bright blue wraps, quite festive. Have a great week.

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  5. Lorraine @ Not Quite NigellaAugust 9, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I'm going to make these for a health conscious friend! :D

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  6. The Blonde DuckAugust 9, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    My mom would love these!

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  7. FlourchildAugust 9, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I loved them! I agree the next day was good eatin! Yours look perfect!

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  8. UnknownAugust 9, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Love the vibrant blue muffin liners! These were a great pick, I agree.

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  9. NicoleAugust 10, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    I guess these are healthy, I didn't think of that! I really liked them. I loved the spices they contained.

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  10. AnneAugust 10, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    I agree your muffins look so happy in their bright wrappers! I feel bad that these didn't last long enough to enjoy the second day flavors at our house!

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  11. steph- whisk/spoonAugust 10, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    yes, very handsome blue outfits on those muffins! what a healthy, sunny way to start the day!

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  12. Jessica of My Baking HeartAugust 10, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    I agree - they were fab when they came out of the oven, but ten times better the next day! :) Yours look great!

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  13. Nancy/n.o.eAugust 10, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Your muffins are so cheery looking! I'm glad you liked them and I agree that the next day they were especially delicious. Thanks for baking with me this week.

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  14. ElaineAugust 10, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Carrot cake is one of my favorite cakes, so I know I would love these muffins, They look so cute in those blue liners!

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  15. JenniferAugust 10, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I love the bright blue liners! Your muffins look wonderful!!!!!

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  16. TeaLadyAugust 10, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    These were good, weren't they. And healthy, yeah, we'll go with that.....
    Love the blue muffin cups..

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  17. Lauren HairstonAugust 10, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I love (almost) anything with carrots. My mom likes to tell a story of how I ate so many jars of carrot and of sweet potato baby food that my nose turned orange. I still love carrots and sweet potatoes, but thankfully, my nose hasn't changed color!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    They look really lovely! I didn't make them because I had just made some other carrot muffins, but I'd like to give these a try.

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  19. margotAugust 12, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    The look terrific! I didn't make them until 7 PM on Tuesday and didn't try them until the next morning, so it worked out perfectly to eat them after they'd rested a bit.

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