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100-Calorie Carrot Cake Bite - A Light, Sweet Treat You’ll Love

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots, packed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil (like avocado or canola)
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Optional add-ins: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans, 2 tablespoons raisins, or 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Optional glaze: 2 ounces light cream cheese, 1–2 teaspoons milk, 2–3 tablespoons powdered sugar, pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan or line with mini liners.
  2. Whisk the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the egg, oil, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  3. Add the carrots: Stir in the grated carrots. If they’re very wet, lightly blot with a paper towel first to avoid excess moisture.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In the same bowl, sprinkle in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in extras (optional): Fold in nuts, raisins, or coconut if using. Keep add-ins modest to maintain the calorie target.
  6. Fill the pan: Divide the batter evenly among cups, about 1 heaping tablespoon each. They should be around 3/4 full.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops spring back and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool: Let the bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Optional glaze: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Drizzle lightly over cooled bites for a classic carrot cake finish.