Carrot Cake Muffins

Name: Carrot Cake Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 16 muffins
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup oat bran; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup grated carrots; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 1/4 cup milk

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings
16 muffins
Calories
162 kcal
Course
Baked Goods
Cuisine
American

Carrot Cake Muffins

Francis Bryant

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All the flavors of carrot cake with some healthier ingredients; oat bran and whole wheat flour. These muffins taste great on their own, but try it with plain cream cheese mixed with a little agave or honey.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup grated carrots packed (about 2 large)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
1/4 cup milk any variety

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare muffin pan by coating them with cooking spray use paper muffin liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flours, oat bran, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, ginger and salt.
In a sperate bowl, whisk together wet ingredients; eggs, oil, applesauce, milk, and vanilla.
Pour wet ingredients into flour mixture until incorporated (don't over mix), then gently fold in shredded carrots and nuts if using. Fill each muffin cup about half way for 16 muffins and 3/4 way for 12 muffins. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center is clean.
Serve with cream cheese mixed with a little agave or honey.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 162kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 149mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	162kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	21g	7%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	7g	41%
Cholesterol	23mg	8%
Sodium	149mg	6%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	11g	22%