Description
Health-Conscious Carrot Cake Muffins are a delicious way to enjoy a guilt-free treat that?s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. These moist muffins combine the natural sweetness of carrots with warm cinnamon spices, making them an irresistible choice any time of day. With wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and applesauce, you can indulge your cravings while sneaking in essential veggies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in applesauce and shredded carrots.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chopped nuts if using.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg