Applesauce Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe

Name: Applesauce Carrot Cake Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat flour; 3 tablespoons ground flax seed optional; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup honey; 2 eggs lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce; 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots; 1/2 cup cranberries optional- or nuts would be good; oats to sprinkle on top

Servings: persons

3 cups whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons ground flax seed optional
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup honey
2 eggs lightly beaten
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup cranberries optional- or nuts would be good
oats to sprinkle on top

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray oil on two regular-size 12-cup muffin tins or two large 6-cup muffin tins.
2
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, ground flax, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.
3
Make a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the honey, eggs, vanilla and applesauce.
4
Stir the ingredients together until just combined and there are still some spots of flour remaining.
5
Fold in the shredded carrots and cranberries just until combined (don't over mix or the muffins will be dense).
6
Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin tin cups and sprinkle some oats on top.
7
Bake for 20-24 min for large muffins (mine came out perfect at about 23 min) or 18-20 min. for regular-size muffins, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8
Remove to a wire rack to cool completely, Enjoy right away or make extra to freeze for a quick snack!

741

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups whole wheat flour, 3 tablespoons ground flax seed optional, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Carrot Cake Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Applesauce Carrot Cake Muffins

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