Moist High Protein Carrot Cake Muffins with 6g Protein
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Deliciously moist muffins packed with protein and the goodness of carrots.
- Author: Recipes EveryTime
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts if using.
- Fill muffin cups with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added sweetness, you may include raisins.
- These muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg