Carrot Cake Muffins

  • 130
    calories
  • 12g
    protein
  • 6g
    fat
  • 3g
    net carbs

YIELDS:

Muffins

  • 1 Scoop Quest® Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder
  • 1⁄4 cup carrot, grated
  • 3 tbsp zero-calorie sweetener
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 tbsp pecans, chopped
  • 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp coconut, shredded
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tbsp almond milk
  • 2 tsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Frosting

PREP:   COOK:

Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Dry excess liquid from carrots using a paper towel. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, add Quest Protein Powder™, sweetener, coconut flour, pecans, cinnamon, and baking powder.
  4. Add carrots, shredded coconut, egg, egg white, almond milk, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, combine until smooth.
  5. Coat four muffin cups with cooking spray. Pour in batter and bake for 17 to 18 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.

Frosting

  1. In a small bowl, add Quest Protein Powder™, cream cheese, water, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt. Using a hand mixer, combine until smooth.
  2. Add frosting to cooled muffins, and serve.

SERVING SIZE:

  • 130
  • 12g
  • 6g
  • 3g
  • 2g
  • 37%

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