Matthew's Healthy Low Fat Vegan Carrot Spice Muffins

Moist, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, Matthew's Healthy Low Fat Vegan Carrot Spice Muffins are the perfect guilt-free treat for any time of day. These muffins blend warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger with naturally sweet grated carrots and a touch of maple syrup, making each bite a delightful combination of comforting and nutritious. With unsweetened applesauce replacing oil, this recipe is both low in fat and entirely plant-based, catering to vegans and health-conscious eaters alike. Rolled oats add a hearty texture, while optional mix-ins like walnuts and raisins offer a burst of flavor and crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, these muffins are ideal for breakfast on the go, a healthy snack, or a light dessert. Baking delicious, vegan, and low-calorie treats has never been easier!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cups Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Grated carrots
• 0.25 cups Plant-based milk (e.g., almond, soy, or oat milk)
• 0.25 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
• 0.25 cups Raisins (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix together the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and plant-based milk.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Fold in the grated carrots, and if desired, include the chopped walnuts and raisins for added texture and flavor.

Step 6

Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the batter.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Step 9

Enjoy your delicious, healthy, vegan carrot spice muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(848.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1733.0

Total Fat 26.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2758.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 354.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 160.0g
Protein 34.7g	0%

Vitamin D 25IU	0%
Calcium 263.2mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 1438.4mg	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: 13.1%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 79.2%