Carrot Cake Muffins

1 hr Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min
Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (23)

  • For the Muffins:
  • 1/2 cup raw pecans or walnuts
  • 1 1/3 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups packed coarsely grated carrots
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup creamy almond butter or cashew butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon or orange zest

Directions

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