Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups
• granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• brown sugar - ¼ cup
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• baking soda - ½ tsp
• cinnamon - 1 tsp
• salt - ½ tsp
• eggs - 2 large
• vegetable oil - ½ cup
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• grated carrots - 1 ½ cups
• walnuts or pecans - ½ cup (optional)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. 3.

   In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

4. 4.

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

5. 5.

   Fold in the grated carrots and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.

6. 6.

   Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

7. 7.

   Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8.

   Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.