Carrot Apple Muffins

Start your morning right with these moist and flavorful Carrot Apple Muffins! Packed with freshly grated carrots and sweet apple, these muffins deliver a burst of natural sweetness and a hint of spice from cinnamon and nutmeg. With the added richness of Greek yogurt and a touch of melted butter, they’re perfectly soft and tender, while optional chopped walnuts or pecans add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this simple, healthier twist on classic muffins is ideal for breakfast, snack time, or a grab-and-go treat. Plus, they’re easy to make and perfect for meal prep, as they stay fresh for days. Discover the joys of homemade baking with this wholesome, family-friendly recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups light brown sugar
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cups grated carrots
• 0.75 cups grated apple (about 1 medium apple)
• 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix. The batter will be thick.

Step 5

Fold in the grated carrots, grated apple, and optional chopped walnuts or pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1039.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2857.3

Total Fat 150.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 642.6mg	0%
Sodium 2409.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 343.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 181.2g
Protein 55.7g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 394.6mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 1313.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.9%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 46.5%