Light & Fluffy Carrot Cake Muffins! (No Oil Or Eggs)

Looking for a quick treat? These 3 Ingredient Carrot Cake Muffins are perfect to make, and the nutrition on them is not super high in sugar and calories. Make these with just a box of carrot cake mix, Greek yogurt, and water! They are moist and fluffy muffins, and perfect for meal prep, baking with the kids, and satisfying sweet tooth cravings.

These offer a balance of convenience and nutrition. The Greek yogurt adds a boost of both protein and moisture to these! They are perfect for breakfast on the go, to throw into lunches, or as a sweet little dessert!

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

• Easy to make
• With no oil or butter, they are healthy-ish
• Easy to customize
• Freezer Friendly
• Family approved

3 Ingredient Carrot Cake Muffins Ingredients

• Carrot Cake Mix
• Nonfat Greek Yogurt
• Water

Important note: The ingredients listed on the cake mix are not required for this recipe, only the cake mix powder from the box. Ignore the water amount, eggs, and oil on the box.

How To Make Carrot Cake Muffins From Cake Mix

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt and water until smooth. This ensures they are well combined before adding the cake mix.

Mix in the dry cake mix. I start with half the mix, then add the rest. The other ingredients on the box are not needed.

Take a paper towel and get it wet with vegetable oil.

Rub down the Mini muffin Pan with the greased paper towel, if you are using silicone, so your muffins will easily pop out of the pan. If using a metal pan, grease it down or use muffin liners.

I always use a cookie scoop to fill the baking cups half full; the muffins expand significantly while baking.

Bake for approximately 15-22 minutes, depending on your oven’s temperature. Use a toothpick to check the doneness of the muffins. The toothpick will come out clean when the muffins are done.

Serve and enjoy!!

Weight Watchers Carrot Muffins Points Breakdown

This batch yielded 31 mini muffins, which equals 1 Weight Watchers point per muffin. Now, be sure to replug your brand of ingredients and the number of muffins you baked; the brands and amount made will affect the point value per muffin.

Macros For Carrot Cake Mix Muffins

Now, make sure you scan in your ingredients and track them based on the brands you use. The macros for this recipe are calories 53 grams, Fat 0 grams, Carbs 11 grams, and protein 2 grams.

How To Store Weight Watchers Carrot Muffins

Store in an airtight bag on the counter for up to five days. You can also freeze these in an airtight container for up to 90 days.

Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The airtight container or a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions into serving sizes.

Alternate Ingredients For Carrot Cake Mix Muffins

Any ingredients you add will change the macros or the Weight Watchers points value for the muffins. Make sure to recalculate the nutritional information using the specific measurements and brands you employ.

• Add shredded carrots for extra texture and fiber
• Pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon for extra flavor
• Chopped walnuts or pecans

How To Lower Calories In Cake Mix And Yogurt Muffins

Replace the regular cake mix with a low-sugar or no-sugar cake mix powder. This may affect the taste of the muffins.

Use nonfat yogurt instead of vanilla yogurt. You can add some vanilla extract to sweeten the muffins and compensate for the loss of vanilla in the Greek yogurt.

You could also substitute the water with some mashed banana or unsweetened applesauce for natural sweetness and moisture.

Muffin Recipes To Try

Between three-ingredient muffins and Kodiak muffins, there are delicious and low-calorie options to try!! Check out my -> Muffin Recipes collection!

3 Ingredient Muffins Made With Yogurt

• Lemon Muffins
• Chocolate Muffins
• Carrot Cake Muffins
• Funfetti Muffins
• Pumpkin Muffins 

Muffins Made With Kodiak Mix

• Sprinkle Kodiak Cake Muffins 
• Cranberry Kodiak Muffins
• Kodiak Pumpkin Mufffins
• Chocolate Kodiak Muffins

A Note From Jenny

When starting any healthy lifestyle, consult a doctor to address any personal health concerns. Some things can only be addressed medically and by a professional. Blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and hormones checked at a physical before starting and at least once a year, as these all can affect an active lifestyle.

With so many different programs, such as Weight Watchers, Keto, and macros, it can be hard to know what to pick. (If you’re interested in Weight Watchers, you can sign up -> here and sign up for $10/month for 10 months.)

I personally use the app Myfitnesspal to track my food.  I use macros and focus on High Protein (calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrates) and rotate through cuts and maintenance calories. (Use a calculator like this -> here)  . I did WW for years, but now that I am more maintenance, with cuts throughout the year, and focusing on mobility with strength training. There is no right or wrong answer, as all bodies are different.