Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these delicious and nutritious carrot muffins. Packed with wholesome ingredients, these muffins are a perfect balance of sweetness and health. They make for a delightful snack or a quick breakfast option that you can feel good about.
Healthy Carrot Muffins
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these delicious and nutritious carrot muffins. Packed with wholesome ingredients, these muffins are a perfect balance of sweetness and health. They make for a delightful snack or a quick breakfast option that you can feel good about.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins or chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded carrots, whole wheat flour, almond flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. If desired, fold in raisins or chopped nuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.