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Carrot Cake Muffins (gluten free + paleo)

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A moist + delicious version of traditional carrot cake but without the gluten, grains, or refined sugar (+ a dairy free option.) Perfect for healthy snack or dessert.

Happy Spring, my sweet friends.

It’s been a minute since I posted a muffin recipe. Since it’s close to Easter, I thought I’d share my super simple carrot cake muffins with you all. ????

Don’t be fooled by the fact they they are gluten, grain, and refined sugar free. These are the type of muffins that your gluten-loving friends will adore. No one will ever know. Always a crowd pleaser when I bake them.

close up on inside of carrot cake muffins

Why we love these carrot cake muffins

❤️ the texture… is so moist and fluffy with just the right amount of crumb.

❤️ the flavor… is spot on with warm flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Carrots, raisins, and pecans bring in the classic carrot cake flavors. I added a bit of fresh grated ginger to kick things up a little.

❤️ they’re healthier… I love that these muffins are gluten free, grain free, paleo, refined sugar free and have a dairy free option.

❤️ so quick + easy… simply mix and bake. They come together in about 30 minutes.

❤️ perfect for meal prep… I make a batch of these and freeze them for easy snacking later on.

❤️ optional maple drizzle… not necessary but oh so delicious. A simple combination of coconut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. I’ve included an optional cream cheese frosting recipes as well.

muffins in a  muffin tray
close up of top of muffin

Can you smell the warming spices already?

Like I said, the maple drizzle is completely optional. These cozy muffins are delicious all on their own. If you opt to make the drizzle, you can simply spoon the mixture on top or drizzle it on like I did. I used a plastic squeeze bottle similar to THIS. You can also use a plastic bag with the tip cut off.

PRO TIP: place the muffins on a cooling rack (on top of a baking sheet) when you apply the drizzle for easier clean up.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING OPTION: If you prefer a cream cheese frosting with your carrot cake muffins, you can whip one up with 4 oz. of cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract. Using hand mixer or stand mixer, beat on medium for a few minutes, until smooth, scraping sides as needed. Double the recipe if you want a thick frosting on each muffin.

carrot cake muffin with brown paper liner
muffins with white glaze

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Carrot Cake Muffins (gluten free + paleo)

  • Author: Katja Heino
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
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A moist + delicious version of traditional carrot cake but without the gluten, grains, or refined sugar (+ a dairy free option.) Perfect for healthy snack or dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups almond flour (I use THIS blanched brand)
  • 1/2 cup arrowroot powder or tapioca flour (like THIS or THIS)
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour (like this)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter, ghee, or coconut oil – melted 
  • 1 and 1/2 cups grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

FOR MAPLE DRIZZLE

  • 1/3 cup coconut butter (I use THIS brand)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • hot water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350’F.  Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, arrowroot/tapioca, coconut flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.  Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, and melted fat of choice.  Fold in carrots, raisins, and grated ginger.  
  4. Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir to combine.  Fold in chopped nuts.  
  5. Divide muffin mixture evenly into 12 muffins liners.  Bake for 20-24 minutes, until golden and toothpick comes out clean in center. Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes, then remove from tin to cool on wire rack. If using drizzle, be sure to cool muffins completely before adding. 
  6. Prepare drizzle by melting coconut butter and coconut oil in a small double boiler (I place a small glass bowl over a small pot). Whisk in maple syrup .Don’t worry if it gets a bit clumpy. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla, salt and hot water 1 tablespoon at a time until drizzle is smooth and glossy.  Keep whisking.  It will get there. The amount of water you add depends on how thick or runny you want your drizzle. 

Notes

Be sure to start checking these muffins at 20 minutes.  Almond flour can burn rather quickly.

If you opt to make the drizzle, you can simply spoon the mixture on top or drizzle it on like I did. I used a plastic squeeze bottle similar to THIS. You can also use a plastic bag with the tip cut off. PRO TIP: place the muffins on a cooling rack (on top of a baking sheet) when you apply the drizzle for easier clean up.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING OPTION: If you prefer a cream cheese frosting with your carrot cake muffins, you can whip one up with 4 oz. of cream cheese,  2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract.  Using hand mixer or stand mixer, beat on medium for a few minutes, until smooth, scraping sides as needed. Double the recipe if you want a thick frosting on each muffin.

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