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Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins

Prep time: 15minCook time: 20minNo. of Servings: 12
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Ingredients

  • 3- egg
  • ½c- greek yogurt
  • 168g- maple syrup
  • 60mL- milk
  • 1tsp- vanilla extract
  • 2- carrot
  • 195g- whole wheat flour
  • 1 ¾tsp- baking powder
  • 1 ½tsp- ground cinnamon
    For Frosting
  • 225g- light cream cheese
  • 84g- maple syrup
  • 1tsp- vanilla extract
  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Step 2

    In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light and fluffy.

  • Step 3

    Add in the Greek yogurt and whisk again until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.

  • Step 4

    Pour in the maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture again until smooth.

  • Step 5

    Add the shredded carrots, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon over the wet ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, fold the wet and dry ingredients together just until combined.

  • Step 6

    Using a medium ice cream scoop, portion the batter into a greased 12-cup muffin tin.

  • Step 7

    Bake for 20 minutes, until the muffins have risen and set.

  • Step 8

    For the frosting, beat the cream cheese in a small bowl until smooth.

  • Step 9

    Add in the maple syrup and vanilla and beat again until the mixture is well combined.

  • Step 10

    Once the muffins have cooled, use a small ice cream scoop to spoon a bit of the frosting on top of the muffins. Gently tap the muffins on the counter to smooth out the layer of frosting on top.

  • Step 11

    Enjoy!