Healthy showdown: Carrot cake vs fruit muffin

Which food is better for you? Louise Keats reveals the better option between carrot cake and fruit muffin.

It’s a mistake to think that muffins are always healthier than cake. Recipes vary, but store-bought fruit muffins typically have around 5-10 per cent more calories than carrot cake, even when it’s iced.

Carrot cake tends to have less sugar and salt, as well as seven times the beta-carotene. Whichever you choose, homemade with minimal sugar will be your best option – served in small portions.

Carrot cake tends to have less sugar and salt, as well as seven times the beta-carotene. Whichever you choose, homemade with minimal sugar will be your best option and served in small portions.

The winner

Yep, you can’t beat a beautifully moist piece of carrot cake with a creamy frosting lathered over the top. And if you’re after some recipe inspo, get baking with this better-for-you carrot cake – delish!

But if you’re really angling for a fruity muffin (we don’t blame you) here is this never-fail low cal muffin recipe that has a lovely warmth from the ginger, with a side of sweetness from the strawberry.

The low cal muffin recipe has a lovely warmth from the ginger.

Got that bakin’ feeling but want more recipes? We’ve rounded up some healthy go-to options below:

Healthier baking recipes that taste indulgent

Old-school cakes and bakes, made healthier

For more recipe ideas, go to taste.com.au or check out the Taste Test Kitchen now.

Originally published as Healthy showdown: Carrot cake vs fruit muffin