The Hungry Swimmer: Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins [Video]

I make these low-sugar, tasty muffins year-round and never get tired of them! They are packed with carrots and nuts, low in added sugar, and the recipe can be easily tweaked to meet your specific nutritional preferences.

Some of my favorite ways to enjoy them are:

• As a grab-and-go snack any time of day—throw them in your lunch box or swim bag for a quick fill-up before/after practice!
• With a side of whole fat Greek yogurt or scrambled eggs for a delicious breakfast.
• Warmed up with a tablespoon or two of dark chocolate chips for a guilt-free dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups whole wheat or white flour
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup real maple syrup (Trust me on this one–leave Mrs. Butterworth in the cupboard and reach for the real stuff. It’s worth it for both taste and nutrition!)
• ½ tablespoon cinnamon
• …