Moist Carrot Oatmeal Muffin Bites Recipe: A Tasty Gluten-free Breakfast or Snack Breakfast Bread/Muffins Snacks Low Sodium Recipes Gluten-free

If carrot cake and oatmeal cookies had a baby, these yummy carrot-oatmeal bites would be it! Subtly sweet and moist, these satisfying mini carrot oatmeal muffin bites, which are based on a recipe from EatingWell, make a tasty, on-the-go breakfast or even a healthy snack. The moist muffin bites are great warmed up with a smear of butter or cream cheese and equally delicious right out of the fridge with nothing at all. Bet you can’t eat just one!

To make this healthy low-calorie breakfast muffin recipe you will need just a few common ingredients. Here's what you need to gather to bake these muffins today: old-fashioned rolled oats, milk, brown sugar, applesauce, an egg, ground cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, salt, carrots to shred and raisins.

These flourless muffins are gluten-free and low-sodium, and taste absolutely amazing. Plus, check out the health benefits of oatmeal and the health benefits of carrots. Serve them for breakfast, brunch or as a snack. They pack well in lunches, too.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 5/8 cup milk
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/8 cup applesauce
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1/8 cup raisins

Helpful Products

• Airtight Containers
• Muffin Tins
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Rubber Spatula
• Mixing Bowl
• Grater
• Nonstick Cooking Spray

Recipe Notes

• For a more carrot cake-like taste, increase the amount of shredded carrots.

• Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.

• This recipe also can be made in a regular 6-muffin pan.

• If you don't like raisins, leave them out. You could also substitute with dried cranberries, dried cherries or dates.

• Keep fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Here’s how to make it:

1. Combine oats, milk, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Fold in carrot and raisins.
2. Spray a 12-cup mini-muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake in a 375-degree F oven for 25 minutes or until the muffin tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.
3. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 94

Total Fat: 2.6g

Saturated Fat: 0.8g

Cholesterol: 63mg

Sodium: 37mg

Total Carbohydrate: 14.2g

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g

Total Sugars: 6.5g

Protein: 3.9g

Vitamin D: 6mcg

Calcium: 53mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 145mg

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