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Grain-Free Carrot Cake Muffins (paleo) made with almond flour for a healthy breakfast or treat | TheRoastedRoot.com
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Grain-Free Carrot Cake Muffins (Paleo)

Grain-free carrot cake muffins with shredded coconut are a lovely breakfast, snack, or dessert! A warmly-spiced healthy treat for any time of year!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 7 muffins
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly oil a muffin pan (you'll only need to oil 7 holes)
  • Heat a small pot of water and bring to a full boil. Peel and chop the parsnip and carrot in half. Place in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then immediately strain the water, pat dry, and allow the veggies to cool. When cool enough to handle, grate the veggies using a box grater.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together the almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and sea salt (dry mixture).
  • Whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, grapeseed oil, fresh ginger, and the grated carrot and parsnip (wet mixture) in a separate mixing bowl.
  • Add the wet mixture to the bowl with the dry mixture and mix until well-combined.
  • Fill the oiled muffin holes 2/3 full of cake batter and sprinkle with shredded coconut.
  • Place muffin tray on the center rack of your oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until muffins are cooked through.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes. Run a butter knife along the perimeter of the muffins to release them from the muffin tray.

Notes

*You can replace the avocado oil with melted coconut oil, grapeseed oil, or olive oil

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 7 | Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g