Carrot Cake Muffins

Moist & Flavorful Carrot Cake Muffins – A Healthier Twist on a Classic

Looking for a sweet treat that feels indulgent but still packs wholesome ingredients? These Carrot Cake Muffins are the perfect balance of cozy spices, natural sweetness, and nutrient-rich ingredients. Made with oat and almond flour, shredded carrots, and a touch of maple syrup, they’re a healthier take on a classic favorite – and yes, they still feel like dessert!

Why You’ll Love These Muffins:

• Naturally sweetened with maple syrup

• Gluten-friendly thanks to oat and almond flour

• Packed with carrots and warm spices for flavor and nutrients

• Quick and easy to make, perfect for meal prep or snacks

Ingredients

(Makes 24 Muffins)

Muffins:

• ½ cup almond milk + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 2 ½ cups oat flour

• 1 cup almond flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup maple syrup

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted

• 3 cups shredded carrot

Frosting:

• ½ cup lactose-free or regular Greek yogurt

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• 24 pecan halves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix almond milk with apple cider vinegar and set aside.

2. Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oat flour, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, ginger, milk mixture, and melted coconut oil.

4. Add Carrots: Shred the carrots and fold them into the dry ingredients.

5. Combine: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until fully combined. Let the batter sit for 10 minutes.

6. Bake: Line muffin tins with liners and divide the batter evenly. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F. This recipe yields about 24 muffins, so you may need to bake in batches.

7. Frost: While muffins cool, whip the yogurt with powdered sugar. Top each muffin with frosting and garnish with a pecan half. I recommend frosting them as you eat them so the yogurt doesn't separate.

These muffins are perfect addition to breakfast, a midday snack, or even healthy dessert. The warm spices, natural sweetness, and creamy frosting make them irresistible – plus, they’re packed with nutrients your body will thank you for.