100 Calories Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
The 100 Calories Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe is light, soft and full of cozy flavor. It is perfect when you want a sweet treat without too many calories.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup oats blended into powder
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup low-fat yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line your muffin tray with liners. This helps muffins bake evenly.
Prepare the Carrots
- Grate fresh carrots finely. This keeps muffins soft and moist. Avoid large pieces.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, add flour, oat powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk egg, yogurt, honey, oil and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Mixtures
- Slowly add dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir gently until combined. Do not overmix.
Add Carrots
- Fold in grated carrots. Mix lightly so carrots spread evenly in the batter.
Fill Muffin Cups
- Spoon batter into muffin liners. Fill about ¾ full for best shape.
Bake the Muffins
- Bake for 15–18 minutes. Check with a toothpick. It should come out clean.
Cool Before Serving
- Let muffins cool for a few minutes. This helps them set properly.
Serve and Enjoy
- Enjoy your 100 Calories Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use applesauce instead of oil for fewer calories
- Add raisins for natural sweetness
- Use almond flour for gluten-free option
- Add chopped nuts for crunch
- Reduce honey for less sugar
- Add orange zest for fresh flavor