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Whole Wheat Carrot Muffin Recipe
4.8 from 12 votes

Whole Wheat Carrot Muffin Recipe

Turn to this whole wheat carrot muffin recipe when you need a healthy snack in less than 30 minutes. They’re perfect for quick breakfasts, too!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 1785 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup applesauce unsweetened
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt nonfat plain
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup carrot lightly packed, shredded
  • ⅓ cup golden raisins
  • ⅓ cup pecans chopped
  • 12 pecan halves

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat the muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, canola oil and egg. Stir together until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Stir the dry ingredients into the applesauce mixture until combined. Stir in the carrot, raisins and chopped pecans.
  5. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 7 minutes. Place one pecan half on top of each muffin. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean, an additional 7 to 9 minutes.
  7. Remove muffins from the pan and allow to cool. Serve.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Muffin Calories 178.5kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 31.2g (10%) Protein 3.8g (8%) Fat 6.3g (10%) Saturated Fat 0.6g (3%) Cholesterol 15.9mg (5%) Sodium 126.9mg (5%) Fiber 3.1g (12%) Sugar 14.8g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1785

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Muffin
Calories 178.5kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 31.2g 10%
Protein 3.8g 8%
Fat 6.3g 10%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Cholesterol 15.9mg 5%
Sodium 126.9mg 5%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Sugar 14.8g 30%

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