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Carrot-Cake-Muffins-Recipe

Carrot Cake Muffins

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These Carrot Cake Muffins are packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with ripe bananas, lentils, and fresh carrots, they’re perfect for breakfast or a snack.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large bananas about 1 cup
  • 1 cup cooked lentils
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup avocado oil or coconut oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup optional
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoon cinnamon or a baking spice blend like pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour * use a gluten free flour blend for gluten free version
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips or walnuts
  • ¼ cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-cavity muffin tin with paper/silicone liners or spray with oil.
  2. In a food processor or blender, combine 2 large bananas, 1 cup cooked lentils, 1 large egg, ¼ cup avocado oil, and ¼ cup maple syrup until well mixed.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1.5 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 pinch salt, and 1 cup white whole wheat flour, pulsing until a batter forms.
  4. Incorporate 1 cup grated carrots, ¼ cup chocolate chips (or walnuts), and ¼ cup raisins. Pulse a few times to blend evenly.
  5. Divide the batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 15-18 minutes. Muffins should spring back when lightly pressed.
  6. Let the muffins cool before removing from the tin. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature or up to 1 week in the fridge.

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Notes

For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.
Feel free to swap chocolate chips with nuts or other dried fruits according to your preference.

  • Author: Marry
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg