These delicious carrot muffins are not too sweet, are really soft, moist and have just the perfect amount of spice. They make a perfect healthy snack, breakfast or lunch box treat too! This recipe has been created with Slimming World in mind but is also suitable for people following the WW plan or a calorie deficit,
I baked with my youngest last weekend and we came up with these super carrot muffins! They honestly didn’t last long at all, and did my eldest know they were full of carrot? Errrm nope!
They make a really great breakfast treat served alongside fruit and yogurt. They are quick and easy to throw together and they taste absolutely delicious.
Why you’ll love this recipe….
- Ease – The recipe comes together so easily
- Texture – They are so soft and moist
- Make the perfect breakfast
- Great for snacking or in the lunch box
- Really delicious
- Will keep for days
Batch Cook – Storage Information
- Store: Allow to cool and place in a suitable airtight container or tin. Keep for up to 5 days in a cool dry place.
- Freezer: Allow to cool before placing in a suitable container or bag. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw before eating.
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Healthy Carrot Muffins
Slimming World: 7.5 Syns Per Muffin
Calories: 164 Per Serving
Equipment
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15 Muffin Cases
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Muffin Tray
Ingredients
- 150g Cooking Butter [Recommend Stork]
- 250g Carrots [Peeled, grated]
- 150g Caster Sugar
- 5 tbsp Granulated Sweetener
- 180g Plain Flour
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 Large Eggs [Beaten]
- 2 tbsp Fat Free Natural Yoghurt
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200C/gas mark 6/fan 180C.
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Melt the butter in the microwave.
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Combine the carrots, sugar and butter in a bowl.
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Sift in the flour, cinnamon and baking powder into the bowl.
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- After 10 weeks, the CQ-only group experienced an 8.8% decrease in body weight, and the CQ and AME group an 11.8% decrease, on average. (healthline.com)
- In a total of 54 randomized controlled trials in healthy adults with overweight or obesity, the authors found no difference in weight or body fat percentage between the Garcinia Cambogia group and the placebo group (3Trusted Source (healthline.com)
- According to another review from 2012, CLA may make you lose about 1.5 pounds (0.7 kg) compared with a placebo. (healthline.com)
- Vitamin C:62% of the Daily Value (DV) (healthline.com)
External Links
ods.od.nih.gov
- Ephedra, Office of Dietary Supports
- Health Professional Fact Sheet: Dietary supplements for weight loss – Health Professional Fact Sheet
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- PubMed: Results from a National Survey on Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss in the United States
- African mango (IGOB131). A proprietary extract of Irvingia Gabonensis seeds is shown to be effective in reducing body fat and improving metabolic conditions in overweight individuals – PubMed
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- IGOB131, a novel seed extract of the West African plant Irvingia gabonensis, significantly reduces body weight and improves metabolic parameters in overweight humans in a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled investigation – PMC
- A case of renal disease that developed in association with African mango intake – PMC
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How To
African Mango: Side Effects, Benefits, Dosage and Interactions
African mango is a tropical fruit native to Africa, Asia, Australia, and Madagascar. It’s also called “Mangosteen”, Gobba in Malaysia, Guava in India and “Brambleberry”. The official name is Mangifera indica L., the king of fruits. In English, the common names are “mango”, Indian gooseberry”, papaya, custard apples, and “jackfruit”. Its taste is very similar to that of kiwifruit, though it is slightly sweeter. It has been cultivated for medicinal purposes and as food since ancient times.
The leaves are used for medicinal purposes; extracts from them treat diarrhea, fever, sore throat, coughs, asthma, skin problems, and eye infections. You can also use the leaves to make dye or soap.
Benefits:
African mango benefits:
- Antibacterial properties
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Aids digestion
- Preventing the spread of cancer
- Low cholesterol in the body
Side effects:
There may be side effects from eating African mango. These side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation and allergy.
Dosage:
An African mango can be eaten in one serving, which is approximately 10 to 30 grams. Two servings can be consumed per day.
Interactions:
If you are considering eating African mango or taking certain medications, such as antihistamines and antidepressants, blood thinners and blood thinners, appetite suppressants and other drugs that can affect your heart rhythm, please consult your doctor. Mangoes could also be an allergy for some people.
