Delicious Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe

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Delicious Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 17, 2024

These vegan carrot cake muffins are moist, tender, and bursting with flavor. They are made with wholesome ingredients like carrots, walnuts, and warming spices. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Stir in the grated carrots and walnuts.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the applesauce, coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

  • Carrots are high in vitamin A, which is important for eye health.
  • Walnuts add a delicious crunch and omega-3 fatty acids to these muffins.