Best 5 Low Fat Carrot Coconut Muffins Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious yet healthy treat, look no further than our collection of low-fat carrot coconut muffins recipes. These delectable muffins are not only bursting with carrot and coconut flavors but also pack a nutritious punch with their reduced-fat content. Whether you're a health-conscious individual or simply seeking a guilt-free indulgence, our recipes cater to your dietary preferences while satisfying your sweet cravings. With their moist texture, sweet, and subtle coconut aroma, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines taste and wellness!

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

COCONUT CARROT MUFFINS



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If you like carrot cake, you'll probably like these muffins, too. They make a neat treat for an Easter get-together! I use canned carrots to save some extra time in the kitchen. -Brittany Carrington, Tehachapi, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (15 ounces) sliced carrots, drained
1/2 cup canola oil
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place carrots and oil in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and pie spice. Add carrot mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in 3/4 cup coconut., For filling, in another bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Drop filling by rounded tablespoonful into center of each muffin; cover with remaining batter. Sprinkle with remaining coconut., Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GLUTEN-FREE CARROT-COCONUT MUFFINS



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For gluten-free baking, I like to combine a range of flours, particularly whole-grain and nut flours, to replace the wheat flour that one would normally find in a cake or muffins. Nut meals, like the almond and ground coconut in this muffin, are always a safe bet for getting a moist texture and plenty of body without the batter becoming heavy. Since the flours lack the binding quality of gluten, it is helpful to add wet ingredients to help hold the batter together. Here, soaked chia seeds and bananas help produce a satisfying, moist, cake-like muffin with a lovely, nutty flavor that's perfect for breakfast.

Provided by Amy Chaplin

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup soy or almond milk
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/4 cup brown rice flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup oat flour
2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup almond meal
3/4 cup mashed banana (from about 2 large bananas)
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons melted extra-virgin coconut oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
Flaked coconut, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners, and set aside. Add the soy milk and chia seeds to a large bowl, whisk to combine and set aside until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Sift the brown rice flour, coconut flour, oat flour and baking powder into a medium bowl. Process the shredded coconut in a food processor until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add it to the flour mixture, add the almond meal and whisk to combine; set aside.
  • Add the banana, eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and salt to the chia seed mixture, and whisk to combine. Add the flour-coconut mixture, and stir until almost combined. Add the carrots, and stir again. Spoon the batter into the lined muffin cups, and top each with a few pieces of flaked coconut.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick comes out clean, 30 minutes. Remove them from the oven, let sit in the muffin tin for 10 minutes, then place on a rack to cool. The muffins keep well for a day or two in an airtight container at room temperature, or up to 3 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 37 milligrams, Sodium 162 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 10 grams

LOW FAT CARROT COCONUT MUFFINS



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Categories     Bake     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Muffin

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried fruit peel
1 cup port (or orange juice)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup natural applesauce (unsweetened)
2 teaspoons vanilla
-1 cup almond flour (or any nut flour - soy flour or oat flour are also good substitutions)
-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
-1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon cinnamon
-1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
-1 cup grated carrots (about 3 average sized carrots)
-1/4 cup grated coconut (use natural unsweetened coconut - not the flaked stuff)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Sift all the dry ingredients into a large bowl. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, blend sugar and egg together until well blended, about 3 minutes. Add half of the dry ingredients. Mix until well blended. Add the applesauce and vanilla. Mix until blended. Add the rest of the dry ingredients. Mix until well blended. Using a rubber spatula, fold in carrots, dry fruit and coconut until thoroughly combined. Spray muffin pan with non-stick spray or use paper muffin cups. Fill muffin pan about 2/3 fill with batter and bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. I use mini muffins tins to help control the size of the muffin and a great way to use portion control for us adults to control our caloric intake. These are not the HUGE muffins you get in deli's and bakeries.

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



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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

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.

MOIST AND LOW FAT CARROT-RAISIN-APPLE-MUFFINS



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I got this recipe from beginnertriathlete.com this summer and have been making it constantly ever since. I have adapted it slightly by omitting the nuts and using skim milk instead of buttermilk. I make it with applesauce but you can substitute it for canola oil quite nicely.

Provided by Canadian_in_the_Bay

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups carrots, finely shredded
1 medium apple, peeled and grated
1/2 cup raisins
3 eggs
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray or grease the muffin tins.
  • In a large bowl, stir flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together.
  • In a separate bowl, stir beaten eggs, milk, applesauce and vanilla together.
  • Add liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir.
  • Add carrots, apple, raisins, and nuts.
  • Spoon batter into tins and bake for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 46.7, Sodium 288.1, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 19.8, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to quickly and easily grate the carrots.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the carrots by hand using a box grater.
  • Be sure to measure the flour correctly. Too much flour will make the muffins dry and crumbly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. The muffins will rise as they bake.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help them to set.

Conclusion:

These low-fat carrot coconut muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are moist and fluffy, with a sweet and slightly tangy flavor. The carrots and coconut add a nice texture and flavor to the muffins. These muffins are also low in fat and calories, making them a good choice for people who are watching their weight.

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