Description
Start your day off right with these Easy One-Bowl Carrot Oatmeal Muffins! Ideal for busy mornings, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Made with rolled oats and fresh carrots, they’re a nutritious choice for breakfast or a snack. The one-bowl method makes preparation a breeze, minimizing cleanup while maximizing taste. Perfect for meal prep, brunch gatherings, or simply enjoying on-the-go, these muffins are sure to please everyone in the family. Customize them with your favorite add-ins like walnuts or raisins for even more deliciousness.
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
- 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: 1/4 cup walnuts or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add grated carrots, applesauce (or yogurt), vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil), and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
- If desired, fold in walnuts or raisins.
- Spoon the batter into a lined muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for five minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For gluten-free muffins, use certified gluten-free oats. Feel free to substitute yogurt for applesauce for added creaminess. Want to elevate flavor? Add spices such as nutmeg or ginger.