Healthy Carrot Muffins

Let's make something lovely.

1. 01

   Preheat the Oven:

2. 02

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. 03

   Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.

4. 04

   Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

5. 05

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

6. 06

   Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

7. 07

   In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.

8. 08

   Add the unsweetened applesauce, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil. Mix until well combined.

9. 09

   Combine the Ingredients:

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    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

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    Fold in the grated carrots.

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    Bake the Muffins:

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    Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.

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    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

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    Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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    Serve:

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    Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. They make a great breakfast on the go or a healthy snack.