Nani's Healthy Carrot Muffins

Name: Nani's Healthy Carrot Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 and 1/2 cups grated carrots; 1/3 cup melted coconut oil; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

These tender, lightly spiced muffins are a perfect way to start your morning or enjoy as a nutritious afternoon snack.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

22 minutes

Total

37 minutes

Serves

There is something so comforting about a freshly baked muffin, especially when it is packed with grated carrots and warm spices. These muffins have become a staple in my kitchen because they are simple to whip up and provide a nice little energy boost during busy days.

My biggest tip for this recipe is to grate your carrots by hand using the fine side of your box grater. It keeps the texture of the muffin soft and ensures you get a bit of carrot in every single bite.

🧺 Ingredients

1 and 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/2 cups grated carrots
1/3 cup melted coconut oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3
In a separate medium bowl, mix the grated carrots, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and applesauce until well combined.
4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
5
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
6
Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Tips

Store your muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want them to last longer, they freeze beautifully for up to two months. Simply thaw them on the counter or warm them up in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.

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