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Carrot Cake Muffins

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  • Author: slsrecipes
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Moist and flavorful carrot cake muffins made with fresh carrots, warm spices, and a tender crumb—perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, applesauce, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Stir in the grated carrots, and fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in walnuts and pineapple if using.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can substitute whole wheat flour for half the all-purpose flour for added fiber.
  • Add raisins or shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
  • Muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg