Carrot Oat Muffins

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Moist and flavorful carrot oat muffins with a hint of honey and orange, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack, appealing to health-conscious eaters and families.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup quick oatmeal
  • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 1/4 cups unbleached flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots

Instructions

  1. Combine oats and low-fat buttermilk; let stand for 15 minutes.
  2. Beat egg and honey together.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine unbleached flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Stir the egg mixture into the oat mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in finely shredded carrots and orange rind, stirring only to moisten.
  6. Spoon the batter into 12 muffin cups sprayed with nonfat cooking spray.
  7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

384 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 3.1g 4% DV
Carbs 88.4g 32% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 31.5g 63% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12506.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 850.5mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 67.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 883.3mcg 98% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1619mg 100% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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