Carrot Cake Muffins

Carrot Cake Muffins

These cozy Carrot Cake Muffins are a simple, wholesome twist on a classic dessert! Made easier with Stahlbush Island Farms Organic Carrot Puree Triangles. Naturally sweetened with banana and packed with warm spices, these muffins are tender, flavorful, and finished with a creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting. They’re perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet treat any time of year.

Using frozen carrot puree means you can enjoy the fresh flavor and nutrition of carrots without the prep work of peeling, chopping, and cooking. Just thaw, mix, and bake!

INGREDIENTS

Carrot Cake Muffins

• 1 tray Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Organic Carrot Purée Triangles, thawed
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 ¼ cups plus
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ cup powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Thaw one tray of Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Organic Carrot Purée Triangles according to package instructions.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or lightly grease the cups.
3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed banana, thawed carrot purée, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and brown sugar.
4. Mix until smooth and well combined.
5. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Stir in dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow muffins to cool completely before frosting.
9. Make the Frosting
10. While the muffins cool, mix softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
11. Spread the frosting over each muffin and enjoy!

A Convenient Way to Enjoy Carrots

Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Organic Carrot Purée Triangles make it easy to bring vibrant carrot flavor to both sweet and savory recipes. Grown in the USA and frozen at peak freshness, these convenient portions are ready whenever inspiration strikes — from baked goods and smoothies to soups and sauces.