5.0 from 3 votes
Carrot Cake Muffins
Delicious Carrot Muffins are tender, moist, and perfectly sweet. They are easy to make with whole wheat flour, oats, cream cheese, and carrots and are naturally sweetened with honey. A great on-the-go breakfast or snack with the flavor of carrot cake!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 243 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour, white flour
- 1 cup instant oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 large eggs at room temp
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup honey at room temp
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temp
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 medium carrots finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line your muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients (2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup instant oats, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
- In a second bowl, whisk the 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3/4 cup honey, 8 ounces cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add in the flour mixture and stir to incorporate. Fold in the grated 3 medium carrots.
- Divide the batter among your prepared muffin cups and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the muffins to cool on a cooling rack.
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Notes
- Storing leftovers: These stay fresh at room temperature for up to about 2 to 3 days in an airtight container. If you need to store them for a longer period, I’d recommend keeping them in the fridge or the freezer. You can microwave refrigerated muffins for about 10-15 seconds to make them taste like they were freshly baked.
- Freezing: To freeze, simply place the muffins into a resealable freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. You can either thaw them at room temperature or warm them up in the microwave when you’re ready to eat.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1muffin
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
251mg
(10%)
Potassium
194mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
2849IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1muffin | |
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 2849IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.