Freshly baked carrot oatmeal raisin muffins on a cooling rack with shredded carrots and oats scattered around.

Sunrise Carrot Oatmeal Muffins

Kick off your morning right with these wholesome Carrot Oatmeal Raisin Morning Muffins. Naturally sweetened, full of fiber, and packed with feel-good ingredients that keep you nourished and energized all day long.

Introduction

These muffins bring all the comfort of a warm breakfast in a portable, feel-good package. Filled with shredded carrots, oats, raisins, and coconut, they’re lightly sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, no refined sugar needed. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-morning snack, they’re delicious on their own or topped with cream cheese and a drizzle of maple syrup.

For a little extra morning boost, add chia or flax seeds to bring in more protein and healthy fats. Moist, hearty, and naturally balanced these muffins make mindful mornings delicious.

🌿 Mindful Morsel

Carrots and oats are nutritional powerhouses that support a healthy, anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Carrots provide beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A to support cell repair and immune health, while oats are rich in soluble fiber to promote gut balance and steady energy. Combined with raisins, coconut, and nuts, these muffins deliver natural sweetness and satisfying texture, a perfect way to start your day with mindful nourishment.

Recipe Information

  • Serves: 12 muffins

  • Prep Time: 15–20 minutes

  • Cook Time: 25–30 minutes

  • Total Time: 40–50 minutes

  • Calories per Serving: ~180

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium) or matchstick carrots

  • ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup almond or coconut milk

  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup

  • 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil

  • 2 cups rolled oats

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened preferred)

  • ½ cup golden raisins

  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

  • (Optional) 1 Tbsp chia or flax seeds for extra protein

Instructions

  1. Prep the oven and ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Wash and shred the carrots if using whole ones, and chop the nuts if needed. Lightly grease a muffin tin or line with parchment paper muffin liners.

  2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded carrots, applesauce, eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil. Whisk until smooth and evenly combined.

  3. Add the dry ingredients: Add rolled oats, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.

  4. Fold in the mix-ins: Gently fold in shredded coconut, golden raisins, and chopped nuts (and chia or flax seeds, if using).

  5. Fill and bake: Divide the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. (These muffins will stay slightly moist due to the applesauce and carrots.)

  6. Cool and serve: Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy plain, or top with a smear of cream cheese and a drizzle of maple syrup for an extra treat.

Tips/Notes

  • Share carrot cuttings with your own dogs. Carrots are wonderful for your fur baby’s eyesight and promote a healthy coat.

  • Make these dairy-free with coconut or almond milk and coconut oil.

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5.

  • Reheat in the oven for 5 minutes to bring back their just-baked warmth.

  • For a protein boost, add a scoop of your favorite clean protein powder.

  • These muffins freeze beautifully, perfect for weekly meal prep!

Social Media Callout

These Carrot Oatmeal Raisin Morning Muffins are the coziest start to your day! Naturally sweet, anti-inflammatory, and perfect for grab-and-go mornings. Save this recipe and tag @mmmindfulmorsels when you bake a batch. I’d love to see your mindful muffins! 🥕✨

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