Description
Wholesome oatmeal muffins inspired by classic carrot cake, naturally sweetened and packed with carrots, warm spices, and hearty oats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- 2. Add rolled oats to a blender and blend into oat flour.
- 3. Transfer oat flour to a bowl and whisk in baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- 4. In another bowl, whisk milk, maple syrup, egg, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- 5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- 6. Fold in grated carrots and optional add-ins.
- 7. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- 8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- 9. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use quick oats if you prefer not to blend your own oat flour.
- These muffins are lightly sweet; add more maple syrup if desired.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: carrot cake oatmeal muffins, healthy muffins, oatmeal muffins