Carrot and Walnut Muffins Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Carrot and Walnut Muffins

A low-calorie treat without added sugars.

Yields:

18 servings

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Meal Type:

Baked
Snack
Breakfast
Dessert

Rating:

Ingredients

1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
120 g pitted dates
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat bran
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tsps baking powder (sodium aluminum sulfate, double acting)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp mace (ground)
1/2 tsp nutmeg (ground)
2 large eggs
4 tbsps safflower oil
4 tbsps honey
2 tbsps molasses
1 cup buttermilk (lowfat, cultured)

Directions

Sift and mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Whisk the wet ingredients together.
Make a well at the center of the flour mixture and add the wet ingredients.
Add grated carrots, chopped walnuts and dates. Batter should be thick and moist and drop in globs from spoon.
Distribute evenly in muffin tins. Tap to remove bubbles.
Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories

Amount Per Serving 172

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

Amount Per Serving 7.59g

% Daily Value 10%
- Saturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 1.772g
- Trans Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 2.216g
- Monounsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 2.873g
Cholesterol

Amount Per Serving 24mg

% Daily Value 8%
Sodium

Amount Per Serving 184mg

% Daily Value 8%
Total Carbohydrate

Amount Per Serving 23.74g

% Daily Value 9%
- Dietary Fiber
  
  Amount Per Serving 3.3g
  
  % Daily Value 12%
- Total Sugars
  
  Amount Per Serving 11.74g
  
  Includes -g Added Sugars
Protein

Amount Per Serving 4.28g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

Vitamin A

Amount Per Serving 8mcg

% Daily Value 1%
Vitamin C

Amount Per Serving 1mg

% Daily Value 1%
Vitamin D

Amount Per Serving -mcg

% Daily Value -%
Calcium

Amount Per Serving 5mg

% Daily Value 0%
Iron

Amount Per Serving 10mg

% Daily Value 56%
Potassium

Amount Per Serving 195mg

% Daily Value 4%

Nutrition summary:

Calories 172 KCal
Fat 7.59 g
Carbs 23.74 g
Protein 4.28 g

There are 172 calories in 1 serving of Carrot and Walnut Muffins.

How long would it take to burn off 172 KCal?
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Running	11 minutes
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Walking	20 minutes
Weight Training	20 minutes
Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.