Carrot Muffins

I can provide you with a classic recipe for delicious Italian-style carrot muffins. Here’s how to make them.

Ingredients

• 200 g peeled carrots
• 100 g sugar
• 100 g chopped almonds
• 2 eggs
• 50 g flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Grated zest of 1 orange
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar (for decoration)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Start by finely chopping the carrots in the food processor.
3. Add the chopped almonds, sugar, and grated orange zest to the carrots and mix.
4. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Add the yolks to the carrot mixture and incorporate well.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until you obtain a foamy and stiff mixture.
6. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the carrot mixture.
7. Then add the sifted flour and baking powder, mixing carefully so as not to deflate the mixture.
8. Pour the mixture into previously buttered and floured muffin tins, filling them about two-thirds full.
9. Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool and then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

You can add spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra touch, or incorporate raisins or pineapple chunks for a tasty variation. At the end of this process, you will have soft and fragrant muffins that capture the essence of Mediterranean sweetness. Enjoy your meal!