Marley Goldin
As a Mom, certified foodie, content creator, and qualified environmental scientist, Marley is dedicated to creating attainable, sustainable recipes and sharing them along with her favorite green tips for living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Ingredients
For the carrot muffins
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Florida Crystals® Regenerative Organic Certified® Light Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Florida Crystals® Regenerative Organic Certified® Raw Cane Sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped matchstick carrots
For the spiced cream cheese frosting
- 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Florida Crystals® Regenerative Organic Certified® Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp all-spice
- Optional: green, red, and yellow gel food coloring for carrot design
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, both sugars, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
Step 3
Add the apple sauce, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk again until smooth.
Step 4
Fold in the carrots and fill your muffin cups about ¾ of the way.
Step 5
Bake on the top rack for 18-22 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Step 6
While your muffins are cooling, make your cream cheese frosting. To a large bowl, add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and spices and use a hand mixer on high to whip until smooth.
Step 7
Optional: Add about ¼ cup of frosting each into two small bowls. Add a few drops of green food coloring to one, and a drop of red and 2 drops of yellow food coloring to the other. Mix to make colored frosting for your carrot design.
Step 8
Transfer your frosting to a piping bag and generously top each muffin. For the optional carrot design, draw 3 thin green lines spreading out from a point to represent the carrot leaves, then pipe a thicker orange line from the tip of your leaves to represent the carrot. Enjoy!
Download Recipe Calendar
Sign-up to receive a recipe calendar along with baking tips, giveaways, discounts, special offers, and more.
YOU CAN ALSO TRULY NOTICE A DIFFERENCE IN THE BAKED GOODS WHEN CHOOSING FLORIDA CRYSTALS® VS. ANOTHER BRAND.
- THE BANANA DIARIES, BRAND PARTNER
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Get Regenerative Organic Certified® Sweetness
Our ROC™ sugars are available at a retailer near you, and at a price that feels right!
BAKING TIPS FOR YOU
How To Choose The Right Type Of Sugar
Every sugar has its purpose in baking. Learn which sugar you should use to achieve your perfect baked good.
BAKING TIPS FOR YOU
How to Avoid Common Baking Mistakes
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your whisk into the world of baking, trust us, we've all been there! These tips will help conquer those common slip-ups and make sure your treats are a hit every time.
BAKING TIPS FOR YOU
Organic Baking Guide
Bake with purpose, bake organically. Let your kitchen be a place where conscientious choices and delectable flavors harmonize. Find the best recipes to start your organic baking journey.
BAKING TIPS FOR YOU
Tweak your recipes to fit special-diets
Allergies and personal preferences don’t have to limit the options on your table! Try these tips and convert your favorite recipes to gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.