Mar 26, 2013
You can make this Single-Serving Microwave Carrot Cake Muffin in 5 minutes? Oh yes. It’s sugar free, high protein, high fiber, gluten free, dairy free, and vegan… it’s healthy without the healthy taste!
Easter is coming up and no matter how many chocolate eggs, pastel-colored candies and bunnies I see, I always associate this holiday with carrot cake. I flash back to an Easter celebration party from when I was in elementary school. While all of the other kids were outside scavenging for hidden eggs, I was inside, first in line for a slice of carrot cake. First come, first serve! And I wanted that corner piece. You know, because it has the most frosting… ehem.
The second I got that cake I sat down at a table, scraped all of the frosting off the cake and ate the frosting by the spoonful. I didn’t care much for carrots as a kid (clearly), but I have grown to appreciate its flavor, its texture and its nutritional benefits. Similar to how I have grown to love dark chocolate 🙂
I made this Single-Serving Microwave Carrot Cake Muffin because Easter is just a few days away. Carrot cake has now been transformed into a healthy muffin that can be enjoyed for breakfast, a snack and a dessert! This Single-Serving Microwave Carrot Cake Muffin is simple, nutritious and takes only a few minutes to make and a few minutes to “bake.” Enjoy!
Healthy Single-Serving Microwave Carrot Cake Muffin
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Spray a 5″ baking dish with cooking spray.
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In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the flax, almond milk, grated carrots, applesauce, zest, sweetener, apple pie spice, and salt.
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Stir in the oat flour. Last, stir in the baking powder. Pour into a prepared dish and microwave for ~5 minutes (depends on your microwave), or until the surface springs back when tapped. Let cool slightly, then enjoy!
Feel free to add 1 tbs of raisins or chopped walnuts or pecans to the recipe!
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Single-Serving Microwave Carrot Cake Muffin
Amount Per Serving (1 entire recipe)
Calories 330
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 340mg15%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 6500IU130%
Vitamin C 12.4mg15%
Calcium 200mg20%
Iron 3.6mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
A perfectly balanced breakfast with healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein and no refined sugar! I love topping this Carrot Cake Muffin with pecan butter or almond butter to create a complete protein and a satisfying meal. Absolutely delicious.
You need to try this. Go grab some carrots!
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With love and good eats,
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– Jess
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