Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins (vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, refined sugar free)

Healthy GF/Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins

Easter is in a week and I know there are a million carrot cake recipes coming at ya right now. You’re probably sick of seeing another carrot cake recipe, but I promise, this one is a keeper! If you are looking for something a little healthier than your traditional carrot cake, but still want all the same yummy carrot cake flavors, these healthy muffins are for you! Guilt-free, healthy carrot cake muffins you will feel good about eating and sharing with your whole family. Even your little toddlers will love them. I know a lot of muffins are packed with tons of unhealthy fats and sugars. These muffins are wholesome, oil-free, nutritious, filled with healthy fats, and only lightly sweetened with some pure maple syrup. You can have them for breakfast, as a snack, or dessert. I didn’t put frosting on these because I wanted to keep them healthier and lower in sugar, but feel free to put your favorite frosting on it for a little sweeter treat. I personally enjoy them best without frosting. The flavors are even better the next day too, as it had time to meld together, and it gets a little sweeter and softer. YUM. They are also gluten-free, vegan, and oil-free.

Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins (vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, refined sugar free)

Easter is in a week and I know there are a million carrot cake recipes coming at ya right now. You're probably sick of seeing another carrot cake recipe, but I promise, this one is a keeper!
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Healthy GF/Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsps cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots (about 3 carrots)
  • scant 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsps tahini (or any drippy natural nut butter)
  • 1/3 cup natural unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp water)
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin pan with 12 liners.
  • Make flax egg by combining the ground flaxseed with water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to gel up.
  • In a medium bowl, add oat flour, almond flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine.
  • In a large bowl, add carrots, maple syrup, tahini, applesauce, flax egg, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet. Use a spatula or wooden spoon and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix. Fold in shredded coconut.
  • Divide batter evenly into the 12 muffin liners. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean and they are lightly golden on top.
  • Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes then remove and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Enjoy!
  • Store in an airtight container on the counter for 2 days or in the fridge for 5 days.
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: valeria.chao

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