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Whole Wheat Carrot Muffins

Delicious and healthy whole wheat muffins packed with carrots, apples, and walnuts.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy, Muffins
Servings: 16 muffins
Calories: 200kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Ice Cream Scoop

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 2 cups carrots, grated (about 2 carrots)
  • 1 cup green apple, grated (about 1 apple)
  • 2/3 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 2/3 cup raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt, and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add wet ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup apple sauce, 2/3 cup maple syrup, 3 eggs, orange zest, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and using a spatula, fold it in. Try not to over mix the batter.
  • Add 2 cups grated carrots, 1 cup grated apple, 2/3 cup raisins, and 2/3 cup chopped walnuts. Fold everything in. Again, try not to over mix.
  • Using a 3 tablespoons ice cream scoop, divide the batter between 16 muffin liners, filling them all the way to the top.
  • Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Take them out of the oven and let sit on the counter for 5-7 minutes in a muffin pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool off completely.

Notes

If you decide to bake these muffins without cupcake liners, make sure you grease the pan well enough, so they don’t stick to the bottom.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg