Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 grater
Ingredients
- 120 mL olive oil, or vegetable oil
- 250 grams light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 227 grams Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract , or 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 180 grams shredded carrots
- 300 grams all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2-3 Tbsp raw or granulated sugar, for topping *optional
Method
- In a large bowl whisk together the olive oil and sugar until they’re well combined.120 mL olive oil or vegetable oil, 250 grams light brown sugar lightly packed
- Add in one egg and whisk until it’s well combined and has lightened in color, about 30 seconds. Repeat with the next two eggs, one at a time.3 large eggs room temperature
- Add in the Greek Yogurt, vanilla and shredded carrots and whisk until it’s completely smooth.227 grams Greek Yogurt, 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract or 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, 180 grams shredded carrots
- Add in the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon) and mix just until the last streak of flour is incorporated.300 grams all-purpose flour spooned and leveled, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, 1 tsp cinnamon
- Cover with a lid, plastic wrap or a tea towel and set aside to rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425F (218C)and line 12 muffins tins.
- Use a large cookie scooper to fill the muffins tins to the top, the batter should be enough for 12 large muffins.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375F (190C) and bake for 10-12 minutes, just until the muffins are browned and spring back when you press on the center gently.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 301mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28g
