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Carrot Cake Muffins with Pumpkin Seeds

Carrot Cake Muffins with Pumpkin Seeds 7g Protein

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These carrot cake muffins with pumpkin seeds are high in protein, moist inside, and slightly crunchy outside. Made with cottage cheese, oat flour, and fresh carrots, they work great as a snack or breakfast on the go.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese, blended
  • 1 cup grated carrots, wrung bone-dry
  • 1 1/2 cups oat flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, divided
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. Wring the grated carrots in a clean kitchen towel until completely dry to avoid soggy muffins.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, blended cottage cheese, and cinnamon until smooth.
  4. Stir in the oat flour until just combined, then fold in the dry carrots and half of the pumpkin seeds.
  5. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  6. Top each muffin with the remaining pumpkin seeds.
  7. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Make sure the carrots are as dry as possible before adding them to the batter.
  • Blend the cottage cheese until fully smooth for the best texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter once you add the oat flour.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • You can freeze these muffins for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth if you like.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg