Delightful mini carrot cake bites that are perfect for a quick snack or dessert, combining fresh carrots, nuts, and spices in a moist, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
dry ingredients
1 1/2cupsfinely grated carrots
1cupall-purpose flour
1/2cupbrown sugar
1/4cupgranulated sugar
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspoonbaking powder
1/2teaspoonground cinnamon
1/4teaspoonground nutmeg
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/3cupvegetable oil
2largeeggs
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2cupchopped walnuts or pecans
1/4cupcrushed pineapple, drained
1/4cupshredded coconut(if using)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin pan.
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; beat eggs with oil and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry; fold in carrots, nuts, pineapple, and coconut.
Spoon batter into pan; bake 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use fresh grated carrots and drained pineapple.