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Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins Sweet Treats Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 150
Enjoy these wholesome, moist carrot cake muffins packed with natural sweetness and warm spices, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour (Adds a nutty depth and wholesome fiber.)
  • 1/2 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (Gives a hearty texture.)
  • 1 1/2 cups Freshly Grated Carrots (Provides natural sweetness and moisture.)
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Warm spice of the carrot cake flavor.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ginger (A pinch of ginger.)

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt (Keeps muffins moist.)
  • 1/2 cup Applesauce (Adds moisture without oil.)
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup (Natural sweetener.)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin.
  • Whisk wet ingredients: yogurt, applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla.
  • Stir in grated carrots.
  • Add dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
  • Divide batter into muffin cups and bake 18-22 minutes.
  • Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrot, Healthy, Muffins