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Carrot Cake Muffins

Carrot Cake Muffins are perfect for spring and Easter! Healthy, flavorful, spiced muffins topped with cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 14 muffins
Calories: 202 kcal
Course: Bread , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Muffins
  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice optional
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 3/4 cup low fat buttermilk or milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or any neutral flavorless oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup toasted chopped walnuts or pecans
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 ounces low fat cream cheese softened
  • 1/4-1/2 cup powdered sugar depending on how sweet you want it
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • splash of milk if needed

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. and line a standard muffin pan with liners.
  2. Place the raisins in a small bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak while you prepare the muffin batter.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients. Add the grated carrots to the mixture and stir together.
  4. In a smaller bowl whisk together the wet ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry and fold together just until combined. Drain the water from the raisins and add them to the batter along with the pecans. Stir until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan and bake for 14-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean. Cool the muffins on a wire rack.
  6. While the muffins are cooling, whisk together the ingredients for the cream cheese frosting until smooth. Top the muffins with the frosting or serve it on the side.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 202kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 224mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 202kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 224mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.