Description

These Carrot Cake Muffins are a delightful and nutritious treat that’s sure to please kids and adults alike. Packed with wholesome ingredients like fresh carrots, oats, and whole wheat flour, these muffins offer a moist texture and naturally sweet flavor that makes them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Whether you’re looking for a healthy option for school lunchboxes or a delicious way to sneak in some extra veggies, these muffins are an excellent choice. With simple preparation steps and customization options like adding nuts or dried fruits, you’ll find these muffins are as versatile as they are tasty. Enjoy them warm from the oven or freeze them for a quick snack anytime!

Ingredients

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2 eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
¼ cup melted unsalted butter (cooled slightly)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 ½ cups peeled grated carrot

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare muffin tins with nonstick spray or paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, and maple syrup (or honey). Stir in the melted butter until well mixed.
Add baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture. Whisk until combined.
Gently fold in white whole wheat flour, oats, and grated carrots using a rubber spatula until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.
Bake for about 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Allow muffins to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin (68g)
Calories: 153
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg