Easy One-Bowl Carrot Oatmeal Muffins for Healthy Mornings Recipe
These Easy One-Bowl Carrot Oatmeal Muffins are a wholesome and delicious way to start your morning. Made with rolled oats, grated carrots, and natural sweeteners, they’re a nutritious snack or breakfast option that comes together quickly with minimal cleanup. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and easily customizable with optional walnuts or raisins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup applesauce or yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
- 1/4 cup walnuts or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar (or coconut sugar), baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute the leavening agents and spices evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the grated carrots, applesauce (or yogurt), vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil), and vanilla extract. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which keeps the muffins tender.
- Incorporate Optional Add-Ins: If using, fold in the walnuts or raisins carefully to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow space for rising.
- Bake: Bake the muffins for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool Down: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Grate your carrots finely for a better texture in the muffins.
- Store muffins at room temperature for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
- For longer storage, refrigerate muffins for up to one week.
- These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
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