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High-Protein Carrot Cake Muffins
Nawaal Ahmed

High-Protein Carrot Cake Muffins with Creamy Yogurt Frosting

Healthy Carrot Cake Protein Muffins for Breakfast or Snack
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 170 g cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt for frosting
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract for frosting

Method
 

  1. reheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tray with paper liners, lightly greasing them
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together both flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined
  3. In another bowl, mix eggs, yogurt, mashed banana, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth and creamy
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, keeping the batter slightly thick
  5. Gently stir in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed
  6. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full
  7. Bake until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs
  8. Let the muffins cool briefly in the tray, then transfer to a rack to cool completely
  9. Beat cream cheese and yogurt together until smooth and fluffy
  10. Add honey and vanilla, mixing until creamy and lightly sweet
  11. Spread the frosting over cooled muffins and finish with a light sprinkle of cinnamon

Notes

Protein: 7 g

Carbohydrates: 28 g

Fat: 8 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 12 g

Sodium: 220 mg