Beet-Poppy Seed Muffins

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Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham 
Hands-on Time
15 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Yield
Makes 1 dozen
By Carolyn O'Neil
January 2014
RECIPE BY Southern Living

For Beet-Poppy Seed Muffins, we switch up the color and flavor by using shredded beets in place of the carrots for this variation of Carrot-Poppy Seed Muffins.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon firmly packed orange zest
  • 1 large fresh beet, peeled and shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 12 paper baking cups

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 160
  • Fat 5.9g
  • Protein 2.7g
  • Carbohydrate 24.7g
  • Fiber 1g

How to Make It

Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk together flour, brown sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in eggs, olive oil, and orange zest. Fold in shredded beet. (Do not squeeze juice from shredded beet.) Place paper baking cups in a 12-cup muffin pan. Spoon batter into cups, filling two-thirds full. Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.

The Slim Down South Cookbook, Oxmoor House, 2013

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Ratings & Reviews

kirplnk's Review

kirplnk
June 18, 2014
I was curious how this recipe would compare to the carrot poppy seed recipe. I was a little skeptical because the batter seemed so dry compared to the carrot recipe. The muffins baked up beautifully despite my reservations. The only change I would make in the future would be to add 1/4 cup of buttermilk because the muffins were a little dense for my liking. I would also decrease my cooking time to 18-20 minutes. They taste fantastic and my vegetable phobic 5 year old ate one without any issues. A definite win for me!

KeyLimePie's Review

KeyLimePie
February 09, 2014
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