Ingredients
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1 ¾ cups whole-wheat pastry flour
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1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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½ cup unsweetened applesauce
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½ cup light brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
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1 ½ cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
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½ cup toasted chopped walnuts
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⅓ cup unsifted confectioners' sugar
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1 ½ ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners; coat with cooking spray. Set aside. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk eggs, applesauce, brown sugar, granulated sugar and 1/2 cup yogurt in a large bowl; fold in carrots, walnuts and half of the flour mixture until combined. Add the remaining flour mixture; fold until just incorporated (some lumps can remain).
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Fill the prepared muffin cups three-quarters full with batter (about 1/3 cup each). Bake until the muffins are golden and a wooden pick inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
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Whisk confectioners' sugar, cream cheese and the remaining 2 tablespoons yogurt in a small bowl; whisk in 2 to 3 teaspoons water to reach desired frosting consistency. Dollop and spread the frosting over the cooled muffins.
Tips
To make ahead: Wrap airtight and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To freeze, wrap unfrosted muffins tightly in plastic wrap or foil; freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before frosting.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
198 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
33g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Serving Size 1 muffin | |
Calories 198 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 18g | |
Added Sugars 15g | 30% |
Protein 5g | 10% |
Total Fat 6g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
Cholesterol 35mg | 12% |
Vitamin A 2369IU | 47% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Folate 13mcg | 3% |
Sodium 201mg | 9% |
Calcium 70mg | 5% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Magnesium 13mg | 3% |
Potassium 114mg | 2% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.