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High Protein Carrot Cake Muffins

Recipe by Nicki Georgiou on InstagramAdded 29 September 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. These high‑protein carrot cake muffins combine the wholesome flavors of banana, carrot, and cinnamon with a creamy cream cheese frosting and crunchy nuts. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack, they’re both sweet and nutritious.

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Method

  1. Stir together the mashed banana, cracked egg, Greek yoghurt, and vanilla extract in a glass mixing bowl.

  2. Add oat flour, plain flour, Legion Whey+ protein powder (French Vanilla), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; stir again until combined.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Batter is evenly combined after the dry ingredients are added.

  3. Fold the grated carrot into the batter.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Grated carrot is distributed through the batter.

  4. Stir the batter with a spatula to ensure an even mixture.

  5. Line a muffin tray with paper liners.

  6. Fold the batter into the lined muffin cups, dividing the mixture into six portions.

  7. Bake until golden and set (approximately 20 minutes).

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Muffins are golden and set in the center.

  8. Top each baked muffin with a spoonful of cream cheese frosting.

  9. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the frosting.

Tips while you cook

Mash banana first
Mash the banana before adding the egg, yoghurt and vanilla.
Fold carrots after dry ingredients
Add the grated carrot after the flours and protein powder are combined.
Line the tray before filling
Place paper liners in the muffin tray prior to dividing the batter into six portions.
Check doneness by color
Bake until the muffins are golden and set, about 20 minutes.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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