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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Muffins

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Erin

Published:

March 25, 2018

Updated:

March 10, 2019

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Happy Spring! San Antonio didn’t really get the memo and has jumped right into summer already.  I can’t say that I miss the ugliness of early spring when the snow is melting and everything is brown though, so I’ll take it 😉 With spring comes Easter, and these Carrot Cake Oatmeal Muffins are a perfect addition to your Easter brunch spread!

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If you’ve been with me for a while, you know how obsessed I am with making oatmeal muffins as part of my weekly meal prep.  They are just so easy and delicious, and I have yet to get sick of eating them every morning.  Although yeah, I’ve been sneaking in some overnight oats these last couple of months while I figured out my issues with dairy.  BTW, this recipe calls for 2 scoops of whey protein, but you could use a plant-based protein powder instead, just add about 1/4 cup of extra almond milk to get the right consistency.

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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Muffins

Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 25 minutes mins
Total: 35 minutes mins
Servings: 7 muffins
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Servings: 7 muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 scoops Jay Robb’s Vanilla Whey Protein
  • 1/4 cup raisins, chopped
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt and nutmeg
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Skippy Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans for topping

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.  Arrange 7 jumbo silicone baking cups on a baking sheet and spray with coconut oil.
  • Mix all dry ingredients until combined.  Add wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly into 7 baking cups.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (If using chopped pecans on top of muffins, add them about 6-8 minutes into the baking process so they can stick to the top of the muffins but won’t bake long enough to burn.)

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I recommend these silicone baking cups!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 222kcal (11%), Carbohydrates: 35g (12%), Protein: 13g (26%), Fat: 4g (6%), Sodium: 97mg (4%), Potassium: 309mg (9%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 14g (16%)

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Erin is the author behind Peanut Butter and Fitness. She started this website in 2013 as a way to keep track of her favorite healthier kitchen creations and meal preps. Today, she still loves playing with her food and camera while helping others strike a balance between indulgence and well-being.

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4 responses

  1. Gladis Aguirre
    April 17, 2018

    I baked the carrot muffins as suggested in the recipe and they are still moist after cooking. Does this mean they are uncooked or are they supposed to be moist?

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    1. Erin
      April 17, 2018

      Hi Gladis! Yes, these muffins will be slightly moist since they are oatmeal muffins, not regular flour muffins. However, you may need to bake them a bit longer if they are not holding their form. Baking time can vary depending on what brand of protein powder you use as well – I vary my baking time for these anywhere between 25 minutes and 35 minutes depending on which brand I’m using.

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  2. Sandra
    January 26, 2025

    Could I leave out the protein powder? If so, would I need to adjust anything else? What about using crushed pineapple instead of applesauce? I Love pineapple in carrot cake!

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    1. Erin
      February 7, 2025

      Hi Sandra, I haven’t tested this recipe without the protein powder so I can’t say for sure how it will turn out. You may be able to sub with flour instead and add a bit more milk. Crushed pineapple is probably not a good 1:1 sub for applesauce since it’s so chunky, but you could always add chunks of pineapple to the mix.

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