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Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins

These Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with shredded carrots, warm spices, and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or even a guilt-free dessert!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots finely grated
  • 1/2 cup raisins or chopped walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently stir in the grated carrots and raisins or walnuts, if using.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. They also freeze well for meal prep.
Nutrition Information
  • Calories: 165
  • Total Fat: 4.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg
  • Sodium: 195mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2g
  • Sugars: 12g
  • Protein: 4.8g
  • Vitamin A: 92% DV
  • Potassium: 165mg