Orange Carrot Muffins
January 12, 2025
under 20 minutes
super easy
22 small muffins or 11 large muffins
Orange Carrot Muffins for Kids: A Wholesome, Healthy Snack Idea for 12 months & up
Orange carrot muffins are a delightful and nutritious snack that kids will love. Combining the natural sweetness of carrots with the zesty flavor of oranges, these muffins are a perfect way to sneak more vegetables into your child’s diet while satisfying their cravings for a treat. Moist, fluffy, and lightly sweetened with honey and no refined sugars. They make an ideal option for breakfast, lunchboxes, travel snacks or an afternoon snack.
Why Orange Carrot Muffins Are Perfect for Kids
- Nutrient-Packed:
Carrots are a great source of vitamin A, which supports healthy vision, growth, and immune function. Oranges are rich in vitamin C, boosting immunity and helping the body absorb iron. Together, they create a nutrient-dense snack that’s both flavorful and healthy. - Naturally Sweetened:
These muffins rely on the natural sweetness of carrots, orange juice and no refined sugar, making them a better choice than many store-bought snacks. Using a small amount of honey (for kids over 1 year old) enhances the flavor without compromising nutrition. - Kid-Friendly Texture:
The finely grated carrots and moist crumb make these muffins easy to chew and enjoy. Their soft and fluffy texture appeals to even picky eaters. They come out so delicious, older kids and adults will enjoy them too! - Meal Prep and Freezer Friendly:
I recommend making these in a small muffin tin (comes out about 22 muffins). Their small, handheld size makes them a convenient snack that kids can enjoy at home or on the go. You can make them once a week for a meal-prep snack and freeze them to have throughout the month.
Ingredients & Substitutions:
White Spelt Flour- This can be replaced with all-purpose or white whole wheat flour.
Orange Juice- I recommend squeezing fresh oranges, it gives a lot more flavor to the muffin. If you only have bottles orange juice it will work as well.
Orange Peel- Do not omit the orange zest, it is needed in this muffin.
Carrot- I haven’t tried replacing this with another vegetable, the carrot works really well here.
Egg- Can replace with flax egg or plant based egg alternative. For flax egg mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water and let sit for 15 minutes.
Whole milk Yogurt- For a dairy-free option, replace with non-dairy yogurt of choice.
Honey- The honey can be substituted with maple syrup, both for 12 months & up. If you are making this muffin for younger than 12 months you can omit the sweetener all together.
Avocado oil- Any neutral oil will work in this recipe or melted butter.
What you need:
Grater for carrot
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Ingredients
Adjust Servings
| 1/2 cup orange juice | |
| 1 carrot | |
| Zest from 1 small orange | |
| 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt | |
| 1/3-1/2 cup honey (depending how sweet you'd like it) | |
| 1 egg | |
| 1/4 cup avocado oil | |
| Splash of vanilla extract | |
| 1 1/3 cups white spelt flour | |
| 2 tsp baking powder |
Directions
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6 Comments
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Eating With Zion
Ohh that’s so great to hear, since I haven’t tested it myself without egg. Thanks so much!
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McKayla Sharp
Can you substitute the oil for olive oil and flour for oat or all purpose?
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Eating With Zion
Hi! Yes oil can be substituted with olive oil. All-purpose flour works well in this recipe
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YUM! I did 1/3 cup maple syrup and found it plenty sweet! Also opened the fridge and didn’t have any eggs (oops!) so used chia seeds as a substitute and it worked fine! A wonderful orange taste!