These Carrot Spelt Muffins are warm and delicious, especially when served with Finlandia butter!
The old cliché is that March enters as a lion and departs as a lamb. However, March's wrath has persisted to the bitter, icy end this year, at least where I am, with two snow falls inside of these past two weeks.
As I sit writing this, it has just become April, and I am clad in a bulky sweater-jacket, which I have no desire to shed despite the lengthening days.
While part of me no doubt longs for the balmy warmth of summer against my skin. I can't help the anticipation of once again being able to sit on my back porch and watch as the sun ripples across the canal while seagulls drift lazily on the salty air, cawing down at the world below. Yet, if I am to be honest with you and with myself, part of me will miss the winter.
I will miss the coziness of the winter nights, curling up and watching an old movie with a hot cup of cocoa; waking up to the gray mornings with the ground blanketed in white...I will especially miss baking fresh breads and muffins, as they are the comforts of my soul.
These carrot spelt muffins were made in celebration of Spring and the Easter holiday, but they are also a final nod to Old Man Winter.
Warm and fragrant, the house filled with the sweet aroma of cinnamon, but these muffins were made complete with Finlandia butter.
From the moment I tried Finlandia, I could taste the difference. It was creamier and richer than any other butter I have tried. I firmly believe that using good quality butter really makes a difference in everything you make.
Finlandia is known for its cheeses, but once you try their fresh imported butter, you will see that their esteemed reputation is reflected in the quality and craftsmanship behind each of their products. Like most products Living the Gourmet is proud to support, Finlandia is all-natural, made from pure milk from family-owned farms.
Whether over crusty French bread, or these carrot spelt-muffins, the possibilities for enjoying Finlandia butter are limitless.
How will you enjoy Finlandia butter?
Carrot Spelt Muffins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10- 1x
Ingredients
For Carrot Spelt Muffins:
- 21/4 cups spelt flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 11/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup Finlandia unsalted butter, melted and warm (not hot)
- 1 cup grated carrots
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup plain flour
- 21/2 tablespoons Finlandia unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 12-well muffin tin, or line the tin with muffin cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and butter.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then fold in grated carrots.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them quite full.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the topping in a food processor. Process until a crumble-like mixture is formed. Sprinkle evenly over each muffin.
- Bake the muffins until the cake tester comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the muffins and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve with a pat of Finlandia butter and a cup of your favorite tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Now onto the giveaway! Because I am so impressed with Finlandia, I want you to experience how delicious it is! I want you to taste the difference, so today, I am offering one lucky reader a $25 giftcard to Shoprite to pick up Finlandia.
Simply visit Finlandia's homepage and take a look around!
**Optional entry tweet about this giveaway and share with your readers. You can complete both entries each day for more chances to win!
Winner will be chosen at random. This Giveaway is open only to the U.S.
Good luck & Enjoy!
xo,
Catherine
Healing Tomato says
Finlandia makes a great product. I love their butter. This is a great recipe and I am glad it is so easy to make. I have to try your carrot muffins recipe.
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Dear Catherine,
Such a lovely post. I also will miss the winter somewhat. I love what you said about the cozy nights, etc. I really am a winter person, but spring is coming, slowly but surely. These Carrot Spelt Muffins look amazing and would make a delicious morning breakfast (or snack) with a cup of tea or coffee. I have used Finlandia products many times. But as a butter I have never used this brand. I agree with you that you need to use quality butter for cooking and especially for baking. That is so nice of Finlandia to want to share a gift with us. I already checked out their site and also tweeted your post. Thank you for sharing this yummy muffin. (Carrot is one of my favorites) Have a good week, and a blessed Easter holiday.
Dottie 🙂
Nibbles By Nic says
As a super loyal muffin lover I am obsessed with these gorgeous nibbles. I too, have wanted to try spelt and now have the perfect recipe to do so!!
Jerry E. Beuterbaugh says
It ain't no April-Foolin'. I be back. By the way, your pop-up ads are back.
Ginny Hartzler says
I believe I have seen this butter in the store. I will try some next time I need butter. It is SO windy here, too. I think Sunday will blow all the little children over who are attending the Easter Egg Hunts.
Patty Haxton Anderson says
Catherine, you drew me in like a fish taking the worm into your lovely post. It was so well written. I love the muffin recipe and the photos are wonderful.
Linda Nortje says
Catherine, you have outdone yourself with these muffins ! Would love some for breakfast tomorrow am !
Abigail says
I can live on muffins everyday and this one looks so moist and scrumptious! I wonder if I can make it using just gluten-free flour.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
Finlandia do butter? I only know them as a vodka brand.
Jorge Jurado says
These muffins look amazing, I will have to try these muffins out this weekend. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂