Description
Moist, naturally sweetened breakfast muffins packed with grated apples, carrots, and warm spices. These wholesome muffins are free from refined sugar and make a perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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1 cup rolled oats
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or olive oil)
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⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup grated apple (about 1 large apple)
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1 cup grated carrot (about 2 medium carrots)
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½ cup unsweetened applesauce or Greek yogurt
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¼ cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, honey/maple syrup, vanilla, and applesauce (or yogurt) until smooth.
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Fold in grated apple and carrot.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
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If desired, fold in walnuts or raisins.
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Divide batter evenly into muffin cups (about ¾ full).
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Bake 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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Freezer-friendly: wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
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Can be made dairy-free by using dairy-free yogurt or extra applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Apple carrot muffins, healthy breakfast muffins, no refined sugar muffins, kids muffins, oatmeal muffins