Savor the scrumptiousness of these moist and tender, gluten- and dairy-free carrot cake muffins. Bursting with sweet shredded carrots, plump raisins and a blend of bright spices, they’re delightful for brunch, breakfast or a pick-me-up snack. Want to cut down on sugar? Check out an easy adjustment in the instructions below.
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Muffins
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 314 kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup egg whites or 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup dairy-free milk
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups shredded carrots
Optional
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray muffin pan with non-stick oil spray.
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In bowl of stand mixer or large mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Combine well.
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To dry mixture, add coconut oil, egg whites, milk and apple cider vinegar. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in carrots, raisins and coconut, if using.
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Evenly distribute batter into muffin pan. Bake 25–30 minutes.
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Cool in muffin pan 5 minutes prior to removing muffins to cool on wire rack.
Recipe Notes
Notes for low sugar:
Increase flour to 1 -3/4 cups. Decrease sugar to 1/3 cup. Add two droppers of liquid stevia.
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Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 300mg13%
Potassium 328mg9%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 28g31%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 5410IU108%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 98mg10%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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