Healthy spiced carrot cake muffins

Healthy Spiced Carrot Cake Muffins

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 18–22 minutes
Makes: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups finely grated carrot (about 2–3 carrots)

• 2 eggs

• ⅓ cup maple syrup

• ⅓ cup melted butter (cooled slightly)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1½ cups flour (plain or wholemeal)

• ½ cup raisins

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp mixed spice or nutmeg

• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (fan-forced) and line a 12-hole muffin tray.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla.

3. Stir in the grated carrot until well combined.

4. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, mixed spice, salt, and raisins.

5. Gently fold until just combined (don’t overmix).

6. Divide mixture evenly between muffin cases.

7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and a skewer comes out clean.

8. Cool slightly before serving or adding Greek yogurt as a sugar free icing with vanilla bean paste whisked in.

Notes

• Naturally sweetened and perfect for lunchboxes or grab-and-go snacks

• Store in an airtight container for 3 days at room temperature, up to 1 week refrigerated, or freeze for later