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Spiced Carrot Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

Spiced Carrot Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

This Spiced Carrot Oatmeal Muffins Recipe features shredded carrots, rolled oats, and a blend of warm spices for a cozy treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 239 kcal

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • ice cream scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can sub 1 cup for whole wheat flour or all for white whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats plus a couple extra tablespoons for topping
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup milk * Dairy-free option: Use unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened soy milk.
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce ** Applesauce substitution: Use mashed banana if desired.
  • ⅓ cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2-3 medium carrots finely grated (about 2 cups)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease or place cupcake wrappers in a standard-size, 12-cup muffin pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, brown sugar, canola oil, egg, and carrots.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and whisk just until all ingredients are incorporated.
  • Divide the mixture between the muffin cups. I like to use an ice cream scoop for this - so easy! Cups should be filled just about to the top.
  • Bake until muffin tops spring back when poked and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20-22 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
  • Serve plain or with butter (or vegan butter) if desired.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 - 3 days. To freeze, place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, just let them sit on your kitchen counter at room temperature for about an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 275mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16g
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