Best 4 Low Fat Carrot Cake Muffins That Dont Taste Low Fat Recipes

If you're looking for a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth, these low-fat carrot cake muffins are the perfect treat. Made with whole wheat flour, grated carrots, and a touch of honey, they're packed with flavor and nutrients. Plus, they're incredibly moist and fluffy, thanks to the addition of yogurt and applesauce. Best of all, they don't taste low-fat at all! So go ahead and indulge in a guilt-free snack or breakfast.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LOW-FAT CARROT CAKE MUFFINS (THAT DON'T TASTE LOW-FAT!)

Low-Fat Carrot Cake Muffins (That Don't Taste Low-Fat!) image

Except for the small amount of oil these muffins are low-fat, but you would never know it, they bake out high with tons of flavor and are extremely moist, you may throw in some chopped nuts also --- for greasing see my recipe#78579 --- for more low fat muffin recipes visit www.kittencalskitchen.com

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (or use half white and whole wheat)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2-3/4 cup brown sugar (or to taste, or can use brown sugar Splenda)
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup nonfat milk (or use low-fat milk)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
1 1/2 cups grated carrots (squeeze out some of the moisture with hands)
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Line 12 muffin tins with paper liners or spray tins with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl mix together first 7 ingredients.
In a small bowl whisk together egg, oil, milk and vanilla.
In a medium bowl mix the shredded carrots with the crushed pineapple.
Add in the oil/egg mixture into the carrot/pineapple mixture; mix well to combine, then add to the dry ingredients; mix JUST until combined.
Add in the raisins and chopped nuts.
Divide the mixture between the 12 muffin tins.
Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins test done.

HEALTHY CARROT CAKE MUFFINS RECIPE BY TASTY

Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: eggs, greek yogurt, maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, carrots, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, light cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories Desserts

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 eggs
½ cup greek yogurt
½ cup maple syrup
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 carrots, shredded
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
8 oz light cream cheese, softened
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light and fluffy.
Add in the Greek yogurt and whisk again until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
Pour in the maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture again until smooth.
Add the shredded carrots, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon over the wet ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, fold the wet and dry ingredients together just until combined.
Using a medium ice cream scoop, portion the batter into a greased 12-cup muffin tin.
Bake for 20 minutes, until the muffins have risen and set.
For the frosting, beat the cream cheese in a small bowl until smooth.
Add in the maple syrup and vanilla and beat again until the mixture is well combined.
Once the muffins have cooled, use a small ice cream scoop to spoon a bit of the frosting on top of the muffins. Gently tap the muffins on the counter to smooth out the layer of frosting on top.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 11 grams

LOW-FAT CARROT CAKE

Low-Fat Carrot Cake image

"Loaded with spice and carrot flavor, this moist and luscious cake is guaranteed to impress." Rebecca Baird - Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 egg whites
1 egg
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups grated carrots
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, buttermilk, egg whites, egg, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Fold in carrots and pineapple. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARROT CAKE MUFFIN COOKIES! LOW FAT!

Carrot Cake Muffin Cookies! Low Fat! image

The name is strange, I know, but when you bite into one of these cookies its like a carrot cake muffin! They are so sweet and yummy and you will never miss the fatty version. Only 1 point for Weight Watchers as well! These are also dairy and egg free!

Provided by TiffySugar

Categories Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup carrot, grated
1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup artificial sweetener (you can use honey if you like, just adjust the points for it)
1/4-1/3 cup water (if you dough is still too dry, just keep adding water one tablespoon at a time until it is stiff)

Steps:

Mix all the dry ingredients together first.
Add in the carrots, applesauce, water, an raisins.
Spray cookie sheets with non stick, butter flavored cooking spray and drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the cookies sheets 1 1/2 inches apart from one another. Make sure to flatten the cookies slightly because they will not really "spread out" at all.
Bake at 275 degrees (yes, thats right -- 275!) for 18 minutes. DO NOT OVER BAKE.
Let rest for a minute or two on the sheets before removing. Store in an air tight container and enjoy!

Tips:

For a moist and flavorful carrot cake muffin, use freshly grated carrots. Grating your own carrots ensures that they are fresh and have a more intense flavor than pre-packaged shredded carrots.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense muffins. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
Use a light hand when measuring the flour. Too much flour can make the muffins dry and crumbly. To ensure accurate measurements, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife.
Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full. This will prevent the muffins from overflowing and creating a mess in your oven.
Bake the muffins at a moderate temperature (350°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help prevent the muffins from breaking.

Conclusion:

These low-fat carrot cake muffins are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite carrot cake flavor. They are moist, flavorful, and have a tender crumb. With a few simple tips, you can easily make these muffins at home and enjoy them with your family and friends.