Gluten-Free Cinnamon Carrot Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Ceylon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pink Himalayan or sea salt
- 1 ½ cups shredded carrot
- ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 eggs (or flax seed/chia seed eggs for vegan option)
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup melted & cooled coconut oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional add ins:
- 1 scoop Organixx collagens powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root
- ½ cup chopped pecans/walnuts
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup shredded apple
- ½ cup gluten-free oats
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and collagens powder (if using).
- Add in shredded carrots and coconut and mix together well (and any other fruit additions).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, ginger, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet egg mixture to flour mixture and stir until just combined. (If using nuts, add in now.) Divide batter into greased or lined muffin cups.
- Bake in preheated 350F oven for 15-20 min, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into middle of muffins.
- Cool and enjoy! Store in air-tight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
Notes
Serves 12. Per Serving (based on using eggs and Organixx collagens powder):
Calories: 208 |
Total Fat: 11.1 g |
Total Carbohydrate: 26.2 g |
Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g |
Protein: 2.9 g
Ingredient Highlights
Apples cleanse the colon of bacteria, viruses, yeast, and mold. They also support the liver, digestive tract function, and brain health.
Carrots were originally medicine, not food.They’ve been used in potions and remedies for the stomach, bladder, jaundice, the easing of menstruation, and cancer.
Cinnamon comes from the bark of trees in the Cinnamomum family and has been used as both a medicine and a spice. Research suggests that daily use can have positive effects on blood sugar levels, digestion, immunity, and heart health.
Coconut oil provides a boost of healthy fat that can energize and satiate.It is a strong antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial food.
Collagen helps maintain the structure and integrity of skin, hair, nails, muscle tissue, bones, tendons, and more. Organixx Clean Sourced Collagens includes targeted nutrients such as zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B6 which enhance the bioavailability and potency of collagen.
Ginger is a potent aromatic herb and a good natural source of vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese. It has been used for thousands of years in Asia to treat stomach ache, diarrhea, and nausea.
Maple syrup contains a number of minerals including manganese, zinc, calcium, and potassium. It also contains amino acids, antioxidants, and even some anti-inflammatory compounds.
Walnuts are a good plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. Eating foods containing omega-3s can help cleanse your lungs and keep your pulmonary system working effectively.
I made these using a bag of gluten-free flour I picked up at a local store and they were delicious!! From the optional list I added walnuts, a scoop of Clean Sourced Collagens powder, the ginger, and the cup of gf rolled oats. They would have been even better if I'd had raisins on hand (but no one in my house likes them except me). Made a full 12 muffins. I hid some away in the freezer otherwise they would have all been gone in a flash!
Please tell us what kind of gluten-free flour you used in your recipe.
Hi Tammy, thank you for your question and interest.
Katrina used, Pamela's Gluten-Free + Vegan All-Purpose Flour Blend. You are also welcome to use your favorite gluten-free flour for this recipe.
Keep us posted if you decide to give this recipe a try. We'd love to hear how it turns out for you.
We appreciate you being here with us and hope you have a wonderful day! Happy baking!! =)
Gluten free flour or GF baking flour mix? The mix would have xanthan gum for binding. If you use just the flour, like sorghum or coconut, alone, will it not make muffins dense and gritty? I haven't had good experience using just one kind of GF flour in a recipe. Can you specify which flour you used in this recipe? Thanks.
Hi Ana, thank you for your question.
In this recipe, Katrina used Pamela’s Products, Gluten-Free + Vegan All-Purpose Flour Blend. You can find it on Amazon or any online store of your choice. Also, you are welcome to use your favorite Gluten-Free Flour for this recipe. We hope you'll be able to give this recipe a try. Keep us posted on how it turns out for you.
Thank you so much. We hope you have a wonderful day!
This looks so good!
Hello, When you say gluten free flour would i be able to use cassava or oat or sorghum flour. I have sprouted rice flour too, Which one would be best/ Thanks for the recipe, Lin
Hi Lin, thank you for your question.
Yes, the recipe calls for your favorite gluten-free flour. Any of the ones you mentioned will do as long as they are gluten-free. Feel free to recreate this recipe to your liking and keep us posted on how it turns out for you. We'd love to hear your feedback.
We appreciate you being here with us and wish you a lovely day!