Created: 5/2/2024
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
These muffins are a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack option, perfect for those who prefer a mild taste without any spice. Filled with grated carrots and natural sweeteners, they are perfect for satisfying your cravings without the guilt. They are also super easy to make, so you can whip them up in no time and enjoy them warm out of the oven or as a portable snack.
Ingredients:
Yield: 12 servings
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups peeled and grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a muffin tin or line with muffin cups.
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a muffin tin or line with muffin cups.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Step 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Step 5
Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts, if using.
Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts, if using.
Step 6
Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 of the way full.
Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 of the way full.
Step 7
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.