Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt; ⅓ cup applesauce; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 egg; 2 cups whole wheat flour; ⅓ cup sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 dash salt; 1 cup shredded carrot; ½ cup raisins (optional) or ½ cup dried cranberries (optional) or ½ cup walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
⅓ cup applesauce
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
2 cups whole wheat flour
⅓ cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash salt
1 cup shredded carrot
½ cup raisins (optional) or ½ cup dried cranberries (optional) or ½ cup walnuts (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
2
Line 6 regular muffin tins with paper baking cups.
3
Beat the yogurt, applesauce, vanilla, milk, and egg in a large bowl until well mixed.
4
Stir in flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, and mix gently.
5
The batter will be a little bumpy.
6
Stir in carrots, and raisins and nuts if you wish to include them.
7
Spoon into baking cups, dividing the batter evenly.
8
Bake 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
9
Remove muffins from the baking tin and cool on a wire rack.
10
Note: Would you like muffins for breakfast but feel too rushed in the morning to make them?
11
Prepare the batter ahead of time, pour into the lined muffin tins, and seal the tins in a freezer bag.
12
When you're ready to enjoy them, take them out of the bag and bake the frozen muffins in a 400-degree Fahrenheit oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

483

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt, ⅓ cup applesauce, ½ teaspoon vanilla, 2 tablespoons milk, and more.

Yes, 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.

Carrot Cake Muffins

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