Carrot Cake Oat & Cottage Cheese Muffins

Wet Ingredients

• • 1 cup (240 g) low-fat cottage cheese (4% milkfat or lower)

• 3 large eggs

• ½ cup (120 ml) pure maple syrup (or honey)

• ¼ cup (60 ml) unsweetened applesauce

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup (60 ml) melted coconut oil (or light olive oil)

Dry Ingredients

• • 2 cups (180 g) rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

• ¼ tsp salt

Add-ins (The “Carrot Cake” Part)

• • 1½ cups (150 g) finely grated carrots (about 2-3 medium carrots)

  • ⅓ cup (40 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

• ¼ cup (30 g) raisins or chopped dates (optional)

Equipment Needed

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