Carrot apple muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. Traditional carrot apple muffins are often loaded with sugar and unhealthy fats, but this recipe for healthier carrot apple muffins uses whole wheat flour, applesauce, and honey to create a muffin that is both delicious and good for you. These muffins are also a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
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APPLE CARROT MUFFINS
Steps:
- Heat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 baking cups with paper liners or lightly coat with nonstick spray. Set aside. If using nuts for the mix-ins, toast them in the oven now: Spread the nuts into an even layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 12 minutes (for pecan or walnut halves), until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Transfer the nuts immediately to a cutting board; roughly chop and set aside.
- Place the coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave just until melted (about 30 seconds on high). Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Add the grated carrot and apple and fold to combine.
- To the bowl with the coconut oil, add the eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. If the coconut oil resolidifies, warm it in the microwave in 15-second bursts, and stop as soon as you can stir the mixture back together. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the nuts or any other mix-ins.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Place the pan on a wire rack and let the muffins cool in the pan for 4 minutes. Gently transfer the muffins to the rack to finish cooling completely.
- For the icing: Whisk together the powdered sugar, honey, and 1 teaspoon milk. Continue to add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over the top of the cooled muffins.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 226 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 20 g
CARROT APPLE MUFFINS
Steps:
- Soak the dates in the water ideally for an hour or two but at least while you prepare everything else.
- Preheat oven to 375F/190C.
- In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients (wholewheat and all purpose flours, oats, baking powder and baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and salt).
- Puree/blend the dates (along with the water) to a paste then add the egg, buttermilk and vanilla and blend until they are well mixed.
- Add the date-egg mixture to the dry ingredients then add the apple and carrots. Mix everything so they are combined but try not to overmix.
- Spoon the mixture into lined or greased muffin tins then bake for approx 20 minutes until gently golden and a skewer put in the middle comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 222 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CARROT-APPLE MUFFINS
Cooler weather has arrived, and as always, my mind wanders to fall produce with apples at the top of the list. These tender, lightly sweetened, moist muffins taste like carrot cake, spice cake, and apple cake combined. These muffins freeze well and can be quickly reheated in the microwave on a low temperature for a quick breakfast.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Carrot Muffin Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
- Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Whisk together yogurt, buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract in a second bowl. Fold flour mixture into yogurt mixture, mixing just until combined and flour disappears. Stir together apple, carrot, and walnuts in a separate bowl; gently fold into the batter. Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake muffins in the preheated oven until golden brown or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 17 to 19 minutes.
- Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 191.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
HEALTHY CARROT MUFFINS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line twelve 1/2-cup muffin cups with paper muffin liners.
- Whisk the flours with the brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. In another medium bowl lightly whisk the egg, then whisk in the vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Quickly and lightly fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula. Stir in the carrots and pineapple just until evenly moist; the batter will be very thick. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Turn muffins out of the tins and cool on a rack. Serve warm.
- Per Serving: Calories: 179; Total Fat: 7 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 3 grams; Total carbohydrates: 26 grams; Sugar: 14 grams; Fiber: 2 grams; Cholesterol: 31 milligrams; Sodium: 110 milligrams
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 31 milligrams, Sodium 110 milligrams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams
GREAT APPLE AND CARROT MUFFINS
Very moist and good for you too! I adapted this recipe from a cake recipe, so it's yummy, but also quite healthy.
Provided by volleychem
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 20 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
- Mix water and flax seeds together in a bowl.
- Stir all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Add carrots and chopped apples; toss to coat.
- Stir applesauce, white sugar, brown sugar, olive oil, eggs, walnuts, and flax seed mixture into the flour mixture. Mix until batter is well combined.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 237.3 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
CARROT, APPLE, AND ZUCCHINI MUFFINS
I'm learning to eat a more healthy diet. I couldn't find a recipe for all the ingredients that I wanted in my muffins, so I made up my own. They're yummy and they have so many healthy ingredients! This recipe makes 24 muffins or 12 mini-loaves.
Provided by Judith Fowler
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat 24 muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Stir zucchini, carrots, and apple together in a large bowl. Mix in yogurt, sucralose and brown sugar blend, eggs, applesauce, skim milk, canola oil, lemon zest, and orange zest until thoroughly combined.
- Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a separate bowl. Gently stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold walnuts into batter. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 230.7 mg, Sugar 3 g
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients ahead of time: This will make the baking process much smoother and faster.
- Use ripe, sweet carrots: This will give your muffins a naturally sweet flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
- Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full: This will prevent the muffins from overflowing.
- Let the muffins cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
These carrot apple muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They're packed with nutrients, including beta-carotene, vitamin A, and fiber. They're also low in calories and fat. If you're looking for a healthier muffin recipe, these carrot apple muffins are a great choice. They're sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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