Description
Delicious and nutritious muffins infused with warm spices and the natural sweetness of carrots, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), unsweetened applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts or raisins (if using) for added texture and flavor.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about 2/3 full to allow for rising.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra moisture and flavor, use freshly grated carrots. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg