Vitamix ASPIRE - Carrot and Raisin Muffins

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CARROT AND RAISIN MUFFINS
preparation: 10 minutes • processing: 37 seconds • baking time: 20–25 minutes
makes: 12 muns
cooking spray (optional)
200g self–raising flour
1/2 tsp bicarbonate
of soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp mixed spice
100g raisins
100g carrots, chopped
2 eggs
150g caster sugar
160ml light olive oil
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. Spray a 12-cup
mun tin with cooking spray or line with paper cases.
2. Put the flour, bicarbonate of soda, spices and raisins in
a medium bowl and stir lightly. Set aside.
3. Put the carrots into the Vitamix container and secure
the lid.
4. Select Variable 1.
5. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed to
Variable 6.
6. Blend for 6–7 seconds until very finely chopped. Stop
the machine and remove the lid.
7. Add the eggs, sugar and oil to the carrots in the
Vitamix container and secure the lid.
8. Select Variable 1.
9. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed
to Variable 5. Blend for 30 seconds until thick and
creamy.
10. Pour the carrot mixture into the flour mixture and fold
to combine. Spoon the mixture into the mun cups.
11. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Transfer
to a wire rack to cool, then serve.
These can be kept in an airtight container in the
refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutritional Information Per Mun: 231 calories • 10g total fat • 2g saturated fat • 35mg cholesterol •
32g carbohydrates • 1g fibre • 3g protein • 295mg sodium • 17g sugar
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