Carrot Applesauce Muffins

Start your morning the right way with these wholesome, naturally sweetened Carrot Applesauce Muffins! Packed with the goodness of shredded carrots, unsweetened applesauce, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, these moist and flavorful muffins are a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, thanks to warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. Made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, they’re subtly hearty yet delightfully tender, making them a healthier choice for breakfast or snack time. Quick to prepare in under 15 minutes, these muffins are great for on-the-go mornings and can be customized with raisins or chopped nuts for added texture. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later, these muffins are a family-friendly treat that you’ll love to bake again and again! Perfect for those looking for kid-approved recipes, refined sugar alternatives, or meal prep ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups grated carrots
• 0.5 cups raisins or chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then mix in the applesauce, vegetable oil, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix—the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Fold in the grated carrots and optional raisins or nuts gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Enjoy warm, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1033.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2263.8

Total Fat 65.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 3000.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 396.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 188.2g
Protein 44.8g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 256.0mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 1868.0mg	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: 25.0%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 67.3%