Wicked Whole Wheat Orange Carrot Muffins

Whole wheat muffins packed with carrots, applesauce, and orange zest offer very little guilt and lots of flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 220 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 orange, zested
• ⅔ cup applesauce
• 3 cups shredded carrots

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.

Step 2

Sift whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.

Step 3

Whisk eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, and vegetable oil together in a bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until ingredients are moistened; fold in carrots and orange zest. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.