Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Carrot Cake Muffins, a wholesome treat perfect for any time of day. These muffins are moist and tender, packed with nutritious ingredients like carrots and oats, ensuring that every bite is not only delicious but also good for you. Ideal as a breakfast option or a snack for busy days, they are kid-approved and customizable to suit various tastes. Add nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor! Plus, they freeze well, making them a convenient choice for quick breakfasts or lunchbox treats. Whip up a batch today and savor the comforting spices that make these muffins truly irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter (cooled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon 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 grated carrot
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare muffin tins with cooking spray or paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, maple syrup (or honey), and melted butter until smooth.
- Add baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the flour, oats, and grated carrot using a rubber spatula until just mixed.
- Divide the batter into muffin cups, filling each almost to the top. Bake for 18–20 minutes (12–14 minutes for mini muffins).
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg