Carrot-Apple Spice Muffins

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Moist, spiced muffins packed with grated carrots and apples, naturally sweetened with honey and topped with a cinnamon sprinkle—ideal for a wholesome breakfast or after-school treat. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, grated carrots, grated apple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 American cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg until evenly distributed and no clumps remain.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 1/2 cup plain yogurt until smooth and pale yellow, about 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined, then gently fold in 1 cup grated carrots and 1 cup grated apple until fully distributed without overmixing.
  5. Step 5: Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups (filling 3/4 full), sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top, and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and edges are golden brown.

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