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
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nico says
Ca a l’air super bon! Que des ingrédients que j’aime! Ca me donne beaucoup d’idées! Merci!
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Barbara says
Lovely moist muffins, Catherine, just in time for Easter brunch!
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
The muffins look so moist!! I'll have to look for Finlandia in my store!
allie@Through Her Looking Glass says
Now I just want to sit on that back porch with you, gaze at the canal, breathe in the salty air....hear the gulls. I too love winter, and we've also had snow twice this past week. When spring finally arrives, I know I'll be ready though. These muffins look lovely and I'm so glad to learn about Finlandia butter. Looking forward to trying the muffins and the butter. Mmmm...
Susie Gall says
I agree with you, Catherine, I will miss the cozy evenings and foods that scream "comfort". With that said, I am looking forward to seeing flowers and am enjoying these longer days. Your Carrot Muffins look amazing and perfect especially partnered with Finlandia Butter. I love your post and am headed to the store in search of Finlandia.
Angela says
Gorgeous looking muffins!! I'm sure that incredible butter added amazing flavor!!! Butter certainly makes things better!
Lois Christensen says
The recipe looks delicious. I do like the taste of this butter as well! It is creamier!
Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says
Up until today, I did not have a favorite spring muffin! This one won my heart, Catherine!
Jenny D says
I'm always looking for recipes that use spelt flour, it is so great and so underappreciated. These muffins look amazing!
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
These look perfectly moist. I need to try spelt. I have wanted to experiment with it and you are showing me how good it can be.
Jorge Jurado says
These muffins look amazing, I will have to try these muffins out this weekend. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
Finlandia do butter? I only know them as a vodka brand.
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.
Linda Nortje says
Catherine, you have outdone yourself with these muffins ! Would love some for breakfast tomorrow am !
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.
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.
Jerry E. Beuterbaugh says
It ain't no April-Foolin'. I be back. By the way, your pop-up ads are back.
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!!
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 🙂
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.
Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets) says
Wow, I will need to find this butter. I am intrigued by everyone's comments of how it tastes better 🙂
Chiara says
The recipe looks delicious Catherine ! Have a good day my dear, xoxo
Laura says
I just introduced my children to European butter and they have become obsessed. 🙂 These muffins definitely look perfect for good butter--I am now craving them!
Comedy Plus says
I'm about to have my first cup of coffee. One of these muffins would be wonderful.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, We still haven't tried using spelt flour. Great looking muffins! We buy 2 lb. rounds of Amish butter locally here in East Tennessee. The cost is reasonable and the butter beats any of the commercial brands. Finlandia sounds like its worth trying too! Quality butter does make a differrnce! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Marla says
Sounds and looks delicious. A great dessert for Easter dinner. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted. Have a healthy happy Easter.
Miz Helen says
Your muffins look delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
cristina says
Luv these carrot muffins and what a generous giveaway! Thanks for sharing and have a lovely weekend... 🙂
Christina @ Christina's Cucina says
I've never tried Finlandia products, but would love to try their butter!! Sounds great!!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Those muffins sound divine and I love anything which is a vehicle for quality butter!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
These look like the perfect muffins!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
As excited as I am for the warm weather to stick around, I too will miss cozying up on the couch with blankets. These muffins look delicious and perfect for warm or cold weather!