Walnut Carrot Muffins

These moist and warmly spiced Walnut Carrot Muffins are the perfect answer for a wholesome, gluten-free treat. Packed with fresh grated carrots, cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a hint of crunch from walnuts or pecans, they’re as nourishing as they are delicious. Naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and made dairy-free with soy milk and coconut oil, these muffins are a satisfying snack or breakfast option for just about anyone—no fancy ingredients or mixer required. Whether you’re gluten-sensitive or just love a hearty, feel-good bake, these muffins are sure to hit the spot.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 12 muffins  Serving Size: 1 muffin

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

  • 3 cups gluten-free flour
  • 1.25 cups coconut sugar
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 3 tsp. ground cinnamon 
  • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2.5 cups coarsely grated carrots (3-4 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup soy milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
  • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 12 cup muffin pan with liners or baking paper.
  2. Add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix until well combined and evenly distributed. 
  3. Then add in the wet ingredients, including the walnuts, and mix until just combined.
  4. Use a spoon to divide the batter into your muffin pan. The muffin batter should be close to the top.
  5. Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick into one and it comes out clean. These muffins are very moist, so there might be a few crumbs on your toothpick.
  6. Allow the muffins to cool in the muffin pan for 15 minutes and then place them on a cooling rack.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for 5 days.
  • Let the soy milk and other cold ingredients come to room temperature before mixing. This helps everything blend more evenly.

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