Healthy, Whole-Wheat Carrot Applesauce Muffins Recipe

Name: Healthy, Whole-Wheat Carrot Applesauce Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup honey or 1/2 cup 100% pure maple syrup, if making for an infant and avoiding honey; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 3/4 cup carrot, shreds

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup honey or 1/2 cup 100% pure maple syrup, if making for an infant and avoiding honey
1 egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup carrot, shreds

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pan with paper, foil, or silicone liners, and set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
3
In a large bowl fitted with an electric whisk (or beaters), mix the butter, honey, egg, and vanilla together on medium speed. Turn down the speed and slowly add in the flour mixture until well-combined. The batter will be fairly thick.
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4. Using a spatula, carefully fold in applesauce and carrots. Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 22 to 24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and muffins are beginning to turn golden brown on top.

527

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Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Healthy, Whole-Wheat Carrot Applesauce 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.

Healthy, Whole-Wheat Carrot Applesauce Muffins

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