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Carrot Cake Muffins

Delicious Carrot Cake Muffins Under 100 Calories Each

These guilt-free Carrot Cake Muffins are moist, spiced, and under 100 calories each, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Can be blended into oat flour.
  • 2 cups Grated Carrots Use freshly grated for best results.
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Substitute with plant-based yogurt for vegan option.
  • 1 large Egg Replace with a flax egg for vegan.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Essential for leavening.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg Provides warmth.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts Limit for low-calorie count.
  • 1/2 cup Golden Raisins
For Optional Topping
  • 1/4 cup Low-Fat Cream Cheese Can be mixed with maple syrup and cinnamon.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • blender
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
  2. If using rolled oats, blend them until they resemble a flour-like consistency.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually stir in the oat flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots and any optional mix-ins, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve topped with low-fat cream cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Use freshly grated carrots for better moisture retention and flavor. Mix the batter just until combined to avoid dense muffins.

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