Servings: 6

Ingredients:

  • Applesauce (1/4 cup)
  • Vegetable oil (1-1/2 tsp)
  • White sugar (1/4 cup)
  • Light brown sugar (1/4 cup)
  • Egg (1)
  • Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
  • Finely shredded carrots (3/4 cup)
  • Salt (1/4 tsp)
  • Cinnamon (1 tsp)
  • Nutmeg (1/4 tsp)
  • Ground cloves (1 pinch)
  • Baking powder (1-1/2 tsp)
  • All-purpose flour (1 cup)
  • Chopped walnuts (1/3 cup, optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line or grease and flour 6 cups of a muffin tin.
  3. In a large bowl, mix applesauce, oil, white sugar, and brown sugar until fully combined.
  4. Mix in egg and vanilla.
  5. Mix in carrots.
  6. Mix in remaining ingredients.
  7. Divide mixture evenly between prepared muffin cups.
  8. Bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  9. Cool for several minutes before removing from tin.

Notes:

  • Muffins can be stored in an airtight container for several days.