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Carrot Cake Muffins

Delightful and moist carrot cake muffins infused with warm spices and a sweet cream cheese filling, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil can substitute melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs can use flaxseed meal or applesauce as a substitute
  • 2 cups grated carrots use freshly grated for best flavor
  • 0.5 cup crushed pineapple, drained adds moisture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese, softened for filling
  • 0.5 cup streusel topping for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg thoroughly.
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Stir in the grated carrots, drained crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into each muffin cup, filling them halfway.
  2. Add a dollop of cream cheese in the center of each cup, topping it with more batter until full.
  3. Sprinkle streusel over each muffin and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. Let them cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave for freshness.

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