Nämä Applesauce Carrot Muffins are moist, sweet, and soft muffins loaded with flavors and made with wholesome ingredients and unrefined sugar.
I love making healthy muffins like my Mantelijauhomuffinssit or Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins, but today I had carrots to use, so I decided to make these healthier, easier, tastier muffins. While the full recipe is just below, don’t miss my ingredient selection tips, substitutions, step-by-step process shots, and baking tips further down.
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Applesauce Carrot Muffins
Ainekset
- 1 kuppi Sokeroimaton omenasose - (huomautus 1)
- ¼ kuppi Makeuttamaton mantelimaito - (huomautus 2)
- ½ kuppi Miedon makuinen oliiviöljy - (huomautus 3)
- 2 teelusikallista Vaniljauute
- ½ kuppi Kookossokeri - (huomautus 4)
- 2 kupit Yleisjauho - (huomautus 5)
- 2 ½ teelusikallista Leivinjauhetta
- 2 teelusikallista Kaneli
- ¼ teelusikka Salt - valinnainen
- 1 kuppi Shredded Carrot - or pulsed in a food processor in bits
- ½ kuppi Dried Raisins - (huomautus 6)
Ohjeet
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-hole muffin pan with muffin paper cups and spray the liner with oil to prevent the muffins from sticking to the paper. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add applesauce (smooth, not chunky), almond milk, olive oil, vanilla extract, and coconut sugar. Whisk to combine.
- Add the remaining ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, shredded carrots, and dried raisins.
- Using a rubber spatula, stir the ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the paper liners.
- Bake the muffins on the center rack of the oven for about 35-45 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until a pick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a cooling rack and cool for a few hours to enjoy their best texture.
Huomautuksia
Ravitsemus
Ainesosat ja vaihdot
You only need a few ingredients for this recipe, here’s how to pick them.

- Sokeroimaton omenasose – It provides moisture and natural sweetness. Smooth applesauce is essential for the right texture.
- Makeuttamaton mantelimaito – For moisture. Other plant-based milks like coconut, oat, or soy milk work well.
- Kevyt oliiviöljy – For even more moisture and healthy fats. Any light-flavored oil can be used.
- Vaniljauute – To enhance the overall flavor.
- Kookossokeri – For sweetness. Any crystal sweetener like regular sugar or brown sugar will work. Skipping it will result in less sweet muffins and the top will not be the same slightly crispy.
- Yleisjauho – White spelt or white whole wheat flour are good substitutes. Almond, oat, or coconut flour won’t. For a gluten-free version, use my gluteenittoman ruokavalion muuntamisopas.
- Leivinjauhetta – Helps the muffins rise.
- Kaneli – For warm, spicy flavors.
- Shredded Carrot – To add moisture, sweetness, and texture.
- Dried Raisins – They bring sweetness and chewiness. Chopped walnuts or pecans are great alternatives or even dried cranberries.
How to Make Applesauce Carrot Muffins
This is a really easy recipe to whip up, here’s how in a few pictures.

Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl with a whisk.

Incorporate all the dry ingredient and stir the batter with a spatula.

Stir until just combined and pour the batter in a muffin pan lined with muffin cups.

Bake the muffins on the center rack of the oven for about 35-45 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
Carinen leivontavinkkejä
- Nut and Raisin Combo – Use a mix of dried raisins and chopped nuts for varied texture and flavor.
- Carrot Texture – Pulse the carrots in a food processor for finer bits, enhancing the texture.
- Muffin Liner Prep – Spray liners with oil to prevent sticking, even with paper cups.
- Even Batter Distribution – Use an ice cream scoop for consistent muffin sizes.
- Jäähdytysaika – Allow muffins to cool fully for optimal texture.
- Keskiritilällä paistaminen – Bake on the center rack for even heat distribution.
- Pick Test Accuracy – Ensure the pick comes out completely clean to avoid underbaked centers.
- Cupcake Version – Add kookoskuorrute to turn these into delicious cupcakes.
- Sugar Adjustment – Adjust the amount of coconut sugar to your preferred sweetness.
- Spice Variation – Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for extra flavor.






Hi can I make this as a loaf instead? Sounds delicious
Probably, the baking time will consequently increase to around 45-55 minutes
We’re watching potassium and phosphorus. Carrots must be leached,soaked thinly sliced carrots in water several hours and rinsed before cooking. Can cooked carrots be used in this recipe. Will need to omit the raisins as hubby is diabetic.
I haven’t tried that, I guess you can add cooked grated carrots, btu they will get mushy, and they will also release more moisture to the batter making the crumb gummy.
I love it is so good and so creamy and I LOVE carrot and I know you do to
Kiitos paljon!
Absolutely the best recipe ive used for these muffins! It will now be my Go To from now on!
Tx so much
Thank you so much! I am so happy to here that.
Just made these and they are wonderful! I substituted chopped dates for raisins. First recipe I have made of yours and will definitely be trying more! Thank you!
That’s wonderful! Thank you.
Can you use organic whole milk?
Absolutely! any milk work.
I have just made the apple and carrot muffins. The recipe is clearly set out and easily understood, I love that you have included the tick off at each ingredient.
It was a quick and easy make and tastes so sweet and delicious, thank you very much for your time, energy and care.
Kiitos!
I just baked a batch and have three extra large muffins in addition to the 12. The regular size muffins were done in half hour. I didn’t have coconut sugar so substituted light brown sugar. they look and smell great!
I am so glad you love them! I filled my 12 muffin holes up to the top, and I couldn’t make more than 12 so this is a surprising fact. I am sorry this happened to you.
They turned out so good!! I added chopped dates! Big hit in my family!!
Thank you for sharing your amazing recipe!
Kiitos!
Would regular milk work? Thanks
Varma!