Harissa-Spiced Apple & Carrot Muffins

  • Category Breakfast / Baked Goods / Sweet-Savory

  • Servings 12 muffins

  • Prep Time 15 minutes

  • Cook Time 20 minutes

Intro

These muffins surprise with warm harissa undertones supporting sweet apples and carrots. A mildly spicy, cozy morning bake that’s interesting without being overpowering.

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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Moroccan harissa spice
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 small apple, peeled & grated
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven
    Heat to 375 °F (190 °C). Line muffin tin.
  • Combine dry
    Whisk flour, baking powder, soda, salt, harissa, cinnamon.
  • Combine wet
    Beat sugar, milk, oil, egg until smooth. Stir in carrots and apple.
  • Mix & fill
    Fold wet into dry just until moistened. Divide into muffin cups.
  • Bake
    Bake 18–20 minutes until toothpick clean. Cool.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a smear of softened butter or cream cheese.

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