Cream Cheese Filled Carrot Muffins
These Cream Cheese Filled Carrot Muffins offer a deliciously healthy treat, blending the goodness of whole wheat flour and grated carrots with a rich cream cheese filling. Ideal for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins are a perfect balance of indulgent flavor and nutritious ingredients. The warm spices, sweetness from carrots, and the creamy center make each bite irresistible, while the whole wheat flour adds fiber. Perfect for the whole family, these muffins are a great alternative to carrot cake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine the honey, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir in the grated carrots and oats.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Spoon a small amount of muffin batter into each muffin cup, then add a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling, and top with more batter, covering the filling completely.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the muffin center. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Swap out the whole wheat flour for a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Dairy-Free: Use a dairy-free cream cheese alternative to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Nut-Free: Omit any nuts or substitute with seeds if you have nut allergies.
