Healthy Apple Carrot Muffins
These healthy apple carrot muffins are low calorie and are one of our favorite muffin recipes for a recipe! These muffins are fantastic for the whole family. They are made with sweet and fresh apples, carrots, warm cinnamon, unsweetened applesauce, and coconut sugar, this easy recipe is a great choice for breakfast, dessert, or even a mid-afternoon snack.
Servings: 20 muffins
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup coconut sugar or pure maple syrup
- 1½ cups finely shredded carrots
- 2 large tart apples, grated Pink Lady, Fuji, or Granny Smith
- ½ cup raisins
- ¾ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 3 lightly beaten eggs
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 1 cup + 1 Tbsp Unsweetened applesauce
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line muffin tins with baking cups; set aside.
- Sift flour with cinnamon, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Stir in sugar until blended.
- Then add carrots, apples, raisins, coconut, and pecans.
- Stir mixture until combined.
- Make a well in center of mixture and pour in eggs, oil, and vanilla all at once.
- Stir just until mixture is evenly moist. Add applesauce and stir.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling at least ¾ full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
Notes
Storage Directions
- Storing: Store the muffins in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days at room temperature or 1 week in the fridge.
- Freezing: Freeze the muffins in a freezer-safe bag for up to 6 months. Defrost the muffins at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before enjoying.
- Make Mini Muffins: Make mini healthy carrot apple muffins by using a mini muffin pan. Scoop 2-3 tablespoons of muffin batter into the prepared pan and bake for 11-13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean.
- Muffin Liner Options: Use paper liners or even silicone muffin liners for easy serving. Otherwise, just spray the muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray before filling with the muffin batter.
- Maple Syrup Adjustments: If using maple syrup instead of coconut sugar, then add it in with the other wet ingredients.
- Don't Overmix the Batter: To avoid ending up with a tough muffin, don't overmix your batter. Just mix lightly until combined and then your batter is ready!
Nutrition
Serving: 1large muffin | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.3g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 197mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 11g