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Healthy Carrot Muffin Recipe

February 14, 2020

We are not big on snacking in our household but every once in a while, we get a hankering for something sweet. Well, these healthy muffins turned out to be the perfect solution for our craving something warm and sweet. Not only are they are delicious, but they are also filled with healthy ingredients and can be enjoyed by those of us who are on a gluten-free diet. These flavor-packed muffins can be enjoyed anytime a day, such as breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack.

Muffins With Butter

The Recipe

With a short list of ingredients and steps, these muffins can be prepared in no time at all. This recipe is also flexible in the way of added mixed-in ingredients and toppings. You can substitute the carrots for ingredients such as bananas, pumpkin, zucchini, or apples. As far as toppings go, the possibilities are endless. You can try a variety of nuts or toasted shredded coconut. In just no time at all, you will be enjoying an enjoyably dense treat with naturally sweet flavors.

Ingredients

Yield: 12 Muffins

2 Cups of Rolled Oats
8 Medjool Dates, Pits Removed
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Real Maple Syrup
3-4 Carrots, Peeled and Shredded (About 2 Cups Total)
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
Pinch of Salt
Walnuts or Raisins (Optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

I would like to thank Lindsay from Pinch of Yum for these tasty creations and the simplicity of this recipe. It was nice to enjoy baked goods without the gluten factor and I didn’t notice the absence of baking flour at all.

Grating the Carrots

The first step in your preparation of this “baked goodness” is to grate the carrots. You can use a hand grater to accomplish this task. I used a Cuisinart and this will make more sense as we get to the next step.

See also  Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe

Shredded Carrots

Making the Batter

Here is where the Cuisinart comes in handy. This task calls for the ingredients to be blended in a blender until chunky batter comes together. I already had the Cuisinart out and I thought this would be easier to work with and clean than a blender. If a blender is what you have, go for it. Your batter can be made to be as chunky or smooth as you prefer. In addition to the stated ingredients above, I added raisins to my batter. I cut the maple syrup amount in half and I figured the raisins would add some sweetness as well.

Blended Muffin Batter


Pouring the Batter

Next, pour the batter into a greased or lined muffin tin and add your toppings. I used a combination of pecans and walnuts that I had on hand.

Muffin Tins Containing Batter

Bake and Enjoy

Bake for 15-18 minutes until the tops gently spring back when you press into them.

Baked Muffins

Muffin Cooling On Rack

After the muffins have cooled for a bit, smear with butter and/or honey. We have been enjoying these homemade muffins in the afternoons with a spot of herbal tea. The next time I make these muffins, I would like to try this recipe using bananas. Yum!

Buttered Muffins

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About Laura G

Hi, I'm Laura G. A photographer, blogger and self-proclaimed food connoisseur.

As a child, I was exposed to a wide variety of foods. My mother had my siblings and me try foods at least once and if we didn't like what we tasted, we didn't have to eat it again. Luckily, I enjoyed almost everything that I tried. Unfortunately, in my adult years, I've been living with an autoimmune disease that has forced me to reevaluate my food choices. Even though I can no longer eat the foods I once enjoyed, many great alternatives have presented themselves. I believe we truly are what we eat and I look for the best food ingredients to fuel my body. I hope the recipes here on this food blog inspire you in your own food preparation endeavors.

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