Who doesn't love carrot cake!? Well its that time to make a new creative batch of muffins!! Spring is right around the corner and all these thoughts about Easter has gotten me in the mood for something light tasty and holiday-ish!! I've made these carrot cake ones before but this time I tried something different, AGAIN... Couldn't help my self but I have discovered something new about this muffin making that I didn't quite notice at first... I sometimes use plain yogurt in my recipes, which I LOVE the flavor and moisture it gives... but sometimes if I don't have any on hand I use more milk.
Ingredients:
1/2 c Oat Flour
1/2 c Coconut Flour
1/2 c Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
2 tbsp Ground Flax
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 c Stevia in the raw
1/4 tsp Allspice
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1 c finely grated Carrots- about 3 med carrots
1 tbsp Honey or Agave
1/2 c Egg Whites
1-1/4 c Almond Milk
1/2 c chopped pecans (optional)
~If you're missing something, have no fear, for substitutions click HERE!
1/2 c Coconut Flour
1/2 c Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
2 tbsp Ground Flax
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 c Stevia in the raw
1/4 tsp Allspice
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1 c finely grated Carrots- about 3 med carrots
1 tbsp Honey or Agave
1/2 c Egg Whites
1-1/4 c Almond Milk
1/2 c chopped pecans (optional)
~If you're missing something, have no fear, for substitutions click HERE!
Finely grate carrots and set aside
Blend all dry ingredients in a bowl then slowly add wet ingredients.
Blend well ensuring to scrape the sides.
Finally add grated carrots and nuts. Blend.
Oil your muffin pan. I usually use coconut oil because I love the flavor but light olive oil works too.
Fill pan and bake.
Fill pan and bake.
350° for 30 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean.
Or you can use this same recipe to make a loaf cake or bread.
If your interested in topping them with a cream cheese frosting you can use a healthy substitute.
Vanilla protein frosting made with Greek Yogurt and Vanilla Whey Protein Powder! Yum!! Click for Recipe Here!
Vanilla protein frosting made with Greek Yogurt and Vanilla Whey Protein Powder! Yum!! Click for Recipe Here!
Enjoy these light decadent treats!
Nutrition Facts -1 Muffin
| Servings 6.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 227 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10 g | 15 % |
| Saturated Fat 2 g | 10 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 1 g | 0 % |
| Sodium 362 mg | 15 % |
| Potassium 244 mg | 7 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 23 g | 8 % |
| Dietary Fiber 8 g | 31 % |
| Sugars 7 g | |
| Protein 15 g | 31 % |
| Vitamin A | 4 % |
| Vitamin C | 26 % |
| Calcium | 2 % |
| Iron | 100 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
