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Three carrot muffins on a checkered background next to two whole carrots

Carrot Oatmeal Muffins

Sweet, lightly spiced carrot muffins are a tasty way to start the day.
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, grain, vegetable
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup flour all-purpose or whole-wheat
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-4 medium carrots, grated or 1 cup shredded or 1 cup canned
  • 1 cup fat-free yogurt
  • 3 eggs

Instructions

  • Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and mix until combined. 
  • Add applesauce, carrots, vanilla, yogurt, and eggs. If using canned carrots, drain them first and rinse under cool water. Dice into small pieces then add to batter. 
  • Stir until just mixed.
  • Spoon muffin mixture into pre-greased muffin tins.
  • Bake for 23-28 minutes.
  • Serve warm or cool. Eat or refrigerate within 3 days.

Notes

Variation
Add Fruit & Nuts- Mix in 1/4 cup chopped dried fruit and 1/4 cup chopped nuts in step 4.