Healthy Pumpkin Carrot Raisin Muffins

Packed with wholesome ingredients and warm fall flavors, these Healthy Pumpkin Carrot Raisin Muffins are the perfect guilt-free treat for breakfast, snacks, or an on-the-go energy boost. Made with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, unsweetened pumpkin puree, and finely grated carrots, these muffins are naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey, and studded with juicy raisins for added sweetness. A touch of cinnamon and nutmeg brings cozy spice notes to every bite, while optional chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, these moist and flavorful muffins are oven-ready in no time and can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later. Whether you're savoring them with a morning coffee or packing them into lunchboxes, these muffins are a nutritious, family-friendly favorite! Perfect for those seeking healthy baking recipes that don’t skimp on flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• 1 cup Carrots (finely grated)
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup (or honey)
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts (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 cooking spray.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, grated carrots, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the raisins and optional chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.

Step 6

Evenly distribute the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Enjoy these healthy pumpkin carrot raisin muffins as a nutritious snack or breakfast treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1081.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1764.0

Total Fat 34.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 2037.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 339.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.5g	0%
Total Sugars 152.6g
Protein 50.4g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 465.2mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 3722.0mg	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: 16.6%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 72.7%