Whole Wheat Super Healthy Orange Muffins Recipe

These deliciously moist and healthy whole wheat orange muffins are a delightful twist on a classic carrot cake recipe. Bursting with zesty orange flavor and naturally sweetened with sweet potato, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, a healthy snack, or dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients and easy to follow instructions, they are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 217.2 kcal

Protein 12g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Whole Wheat Super Healthy Orange Muffins

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
Flour
Sugar
Brown Sugar
Splenda Sugar Substitute
Carrots
2% Low Fat Milk
Applesauce
Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato
Egg Whites
Vanilla Extract

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How to Make Whole Wheat Super Healthy Orange Muffins

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
Add 1 cup grated carrot and 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy), ⅓ cup orange juice, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and ½ cup honey or maple syrup.
Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

Carbs

15g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Healthy Breads Breakfast Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Healthy 2 Low In Something

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Whole Wheat Super Healthy Orange Muffins?

Whole Wheat Super Healthy Orange Muffins takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Whole Wheat Super Healthy Orange Muffins?

Whole Wheat Super Healthy Orange Muffins has approximately 217.2 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Whole Wheat Super Healthy Orange Muffins?

The key ingredients for Whole Wheat Super Healthy Orange Muffins are Whole Wheat Flour, Flour, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Splenda Sugar Substitute, Carrots. See the full list with measurements above.