Carrot Muffins (Low Fat)

Here is a vegetarian snack made with carrots that tastes great too. As you may know, carrots contain important vitamins and nutrients and are naturally low in calories. They are also low in saturated fat and high in dietary fiber.

Recipe #5: Carrot Muffins

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cup (155g) rolled oats
1 cup (120g) flour
1/2 cup (100g) sugar, or equivalent sugar substitute
1 tablespoon (7ml) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon (1ml) nutmeg
2 1/3 (350g) cups shredded carrots
2/3 (160ml) cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons (30ml) fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup (60ml) egg whites, lightly beaten

Instructions:

Line muffin pan with papers or spritz with non-stick spray.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, oats, baking powder, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, mix together carrots, milk, sour cream, and egg white.

Blend together dry and wet ingredients. Fill each muffin cup a little over half full. Bake at 350 degrees F (175C) for 20 minutes.

A toothpick or fork inserted in center should come out clean when muffins are done.

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