1 ½ C All purpose flour
2 C grated carrots (about 4 carrots)
3/4 C brown sugar
1/2 C walnuts (finely chopped)
1/4 C The Olive Bin's Roasted Walnut Oil
1/4 T butter (melted)
1/2 C applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
cream cheese mixture
1/2 C cream cheese
4 T white sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extracts
1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. In a large bowl combine grated carrots, walnut oil, butter olive oil, applesauce, vanilla, brown sugar and eggs, whisk until smooth.
3. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, whisk together until thoroughly incorporated.
4. Fold in walnuts, reserving and few for topping.
5. Make your cream cheese topping by combining all ingredients with a hand mixer.
6. Fill your muffin liners with ¼ cup batter then top with a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture.
7. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
