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Carrot Cake Muffins

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  • Servings:

    12 (90 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    45 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    15 minutes

Ingredients

The key to these moist and delicious muffins is finding good apple butter. Be sure to choose one that has no added sugars: nothing but apples. These muffins are sweetened by the combination of apple butter and date paste for a depth of flavor you'll adore.
2 c. white whole wheat flour
2 t. baking soda
1 t. ground cinnamon
1/4 t. ground nutmeg
1 t. salt
2 c. shredded carrots
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. apple butter
1/4 c. date paste
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1/4 c. olive oil
Carrot Cake Muffins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees . Line a muffin tin with paper cups.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, carrots, raisins, and walnuts.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the apple butter, date paste, eggs, vanilla, and oil. Stir until smooth.
4. Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture. Stir until thoroughly moistened.
5. Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling them two-thirds of the way. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 12 (90 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 229 kcal (11%)
Calories from Fat 81 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 9 g (14%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (7%)
Cholesterol 27 mg (9%)
Sodium 431 mg (18%)
Total Carbohydrates 35 g (12%)
Dietary Fiber 4 g (16%)
Protein 5 g (8%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 1 mg (2%)
Minerals
Calcium 33 mg (3%)
Iron 1 mg (7%)
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