Guilt Free Carrot Muffins
These wholesome carrot muffins are naturally sweetened, packed with warm spices, and perfect for a nourishing snack. Made with a mix of all-purpose and oat flour, plus flax meal for added nutrition, they’re a guilt-free treat you can enjoy any time of day.
Servings 8 muffins
Calories 249kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar lightly packed
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose white flour
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup flax meal
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter & sugar: In a medium bowl, use a handheld mixer to cream together the butter and brown sugar.
- Mix in wet ingredients: Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well. Stir in shredded carrots, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, oat flour, flax meal, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- Make batter: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill muffin tin: Line a muffin tin with 8 cupcake wrappers and evenly divide the batter among them.
- Bake: Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Transfer muffins to a cooling rack and let them cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh carrots: Freshly shredded carrots give the best flavor and texture. Pre-shredded carrots can be dry and tough.
- Customize your muffins: Add nuts, dried fruits, or seeds for extra flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix: Mix the batter just until combined for the lightest, fluffiest muffins.
- Test for doneness: Insert a cake tester, or a toothpick, into the center of a muffin — if it comes out clean, they’re done.
- Storage tip: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 2915IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
