Ginger Carrot Muffins with Dulce de Leche

As you may know from my last post, I tend to over buy fresh veggies and herbs. I am constantly throwing out bunches of cilantro, killing every basil plant I get my hands on, and trying to use shriveled up ginger roots. Well no more I say!

I have recently discovered Dorot's frozen garlic and herbes, and have officially fallen in love. It has the same quality taste as fresh garlic and herbs, perfectly chopped or crushed in measured cubes, frozen for your connivence.  No more throwing away your wilted black cilantro or basil!

Not only am I notorious for buying ginger root for one recipe, but I can never chop it fine enough. Quite frankly there is nothing worse than taking a big ole honkin bite of ginger, at least in my opinion. Now, all I have to do is go to my freezer and pop out a few crushed ginger cubes, and my meal is perfectly fragrant and delicious! Having these little herb and garlic cubes has brought a ton of flavor into my cooking and at the same time, saving me valuable preparation time and expense!

I love how versatile ginger is and what it brings to a dish. It can compliment anything from sweets to a simple chicken soup. The ginger in this recipe accentuates the shredded carrot, nutmeg, and cinnamon so beautifully that these muffins have been requested as a regular.

Originally, I put 1 tablespoon of dulce de leche on each muffin before I cooked them, however I could not resist pouring some liquid gold on top while they were still warm. If you are looking for a super easy Dulce de Leche recipe check out this post here.

Make sure you try these muffins and stock your freezer with all or the glorious herbs and sauces that Dorot offers. You can find their products at many stores including Trader Joe's and Ralphs.

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Ginger Carrot Muffins with Dulce de Leche

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

 

Servings: 12 muffins

Author: Jackie

Ingredients

• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 ¾ cup All Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅔ vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoon melted butter
• 3 cubes Dorot Crushed Ginger (room temp) or 1 tablespoon crushed ginger
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• ½ cup dulce de leche

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Line one muffin tin with cupcake liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray
3. In a bowl combine all dry ingredients, mix and create a well (small whole in the middle of flour mix)
4. In a separate small bowl combine oil, melted butter, eggs, ginger and mix to combine
5. Pour egg mixture into flour well and mix until all flour and eggs are blended
6. Add shredded carrots and mix
7. Fill muffin cups ⅔ full with batter
8. Spoon 1 tablespoon of dulce de leche over each filled muffin cup
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean
10. Enjoy warm or at room temperature

This post is sponsored by Dorot however all opinions are my own.