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Dairy Free Carrot Spice Muffins

If you ask my daughter what she wants to eat throughout the day, you’ll get one of two answers: energy balls or muffins. She. Is. A. Fiend. One of her favorite muffins are these chocolate zucchini ones (actually they’re one of my favorites too!) but she’ll eat almost any. Which is why my freezer quite literally ALWAYS has muffins on hand- and these carrot spice muffins have been a recent but frequent addition!

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If kids could determine food groups I’m pretty sure muffins would make the cut 😀 And why not? They’re an easy way to sneak in veggies, they taste good and you can make them bulk. It’s a win all around.

For our household personally, I prefer that our muffins not have any processed sugar in them. Thus, I’ve come up with some pretty unique ways to sweeten them up!

While sugar is definitely an easier way to go, organic sugar is still sugar. And thus, still has the same effects. Since I have postponed introducing many sugars to baby bear (she even had a healthy cupcake for her first birthday!) I like to keep our muffins sugar free.

Enter dates.

It’s a possibility my household goes through an alarming amount of dates (here’s one brand I like). The reason for this is that dates are so so sweet naturally. So adding them into recipes like muffins, bars and energy balls is a no-brainer. Side note: they’ve also been shown to help immensely in the later stages of pregnancy- so win!

The other secret sweetener in this recipe is of course, bananas! Bananas are another great way to add a bit of sweetness to muffins because they bake so well. And while I am totally a maple syrup addict (which is what I frequently use to sweeten), it is nice switching it up every so often.

These carrot spice muffins are easy to make and lovely to eat. While my hubby is a sugar addict he still enjoyed these muffins. He’s always my taste tester because mine and baby bears palate is so accustomed to natural sugars that we never know if “regular people” will enjoy them haha but these ones were a win!

The other awesome ingredient in these muffins is of course almond meal- which I use in just about everything. Almonds are a great source of healthy fats and calcium and make baked goods not only lighter but slightly decadent. I love the stuff. I prefer using Bob’s Red Mill flours as they’re a brand I trust. And I truly do buy this stuff in bulk!

 

Finally, these healthy muffins are dairy free. We don’t avoid dairy too much in this house but I do like to ensure it’s not in every meal we eat.

These carrot spice muffins are simple, healthy and a perfect snack. They have a nice balance of healthy fats and carbohydrates. Plus, they contain carrots! And rule number one of parenting is sneaking veggies in where you can 😀

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Ingredients In The Carrot Spice Muffins

  • 2 large, very ripe bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 dates
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon all spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 cup spelt flour
  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 3 tablespoons chopped almonds for topping (optional)

 

Note: all of these health boosting ingredients can be purchased through my favorite retailer Well.ca– and the best part is that they offer free shipping!

 

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How To Make The Dairy Free Muffins

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a powerful blender, combine the first 8 ingredients. Blend until combined and creamy.

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In a large bowl, combine the flour, meal, powder and soda.

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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix.

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Stir in the carrot until everything is combined.

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Prep a muffin tray with liners and portion out the batter evenly.

Top each muffin with chopped almonds.

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Bake for fifteen minutes, rotate the tray and bake another 5-6 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let sit in the tray until fully cooled.

Makes 12 carrot spice muffins.

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Healthy Carrot Spice Muffins

Healthy, dairy free carrot spice muffins make a tasty snack for both moms and kids.

  • Author: fitasamamabear
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 large, very ripe bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 dates
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon all spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 cup spelt flour
  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 3 tablespoons chopped almonds for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a powerful blender, combine the first 8 ingredients. Blend until combined and creamy.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, meal, powder and soda.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix.
  • Stir in the carrot until everything is combined.
  • Prep a muffin tray with liners and portion out the batter evenly.
  • Top each muffin with chopped almonds.
  • Bake for fifteen minutes, rotate the tray and bake another 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit in the tray until fully cooled.

 carrot spice muffins, almond meal, dairy free, healthy, snack, hidden veggies, busy mom, toddler, kid, easy, quick, recipe

These dairy free, naturally sweetened carrot spice muffins make a tasty and healthy snack for moms and kids. They’re easy to make, contain no added sugar and also have some hidden vegetables! Make a big batch, freeze them and take them with you as you run out the door.

 

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Disclaimer: While I adore nutrient filled and quality filled superfoods and supplements, please understand that they're not for everyone! I include these items into my normal diet because they work for me. However, if you have a specific aliment (like kidney stones, autoimmune disease etc) please check with a doctor and do your own research before adding anything into your diet. While real food is normally a safe bet, sometimes even too much of specific foods can cause problems. Stay safe & healthy mamas

Comments

  1. Brooke says

    02/13/2018 at 12:40 pm

    Adding this to my list of upcoming freezer meals to make before baby #2 arrives! I also just saw that they have large amounts of dates (for cheap) at Costco. Do you freeze them if you buy them in large batches?

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      02/14/2018 at 12:00 am

      Ahh congrats! I did a HUGE stock up for both my pregnancies- so helpful! I don’t freeze them, just keep them in an air tight container in my cupboard 🙂 Given, mine don’t last longer than a month because we make a freakish amount of energy balls but I’d just leave them 🙂

      Reply
  2. Raia Todd says

    02/13/2018 at 4:40 pm

    Those sound delicious! I bet my family would love them!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      02/14/2018 at 12:00 am

      They came out soo tasty!

      Reply
  3. Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says

    02/13/2018 at 5:40 pm

    These look so good! I love carrots in cake and other desserts!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      02/14/2018 at 12:01 am

      Right?! Well carrot cake is a given 😉

      Reply
  4. Daniela says

    02/13/2018 at 6:50 pm

    I literally have 6 lbs of carrots in my fridge! This sounds like the perfect recipe for them!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      02/14/2018 at 12:01 am

      You’re my hero, I love it!

      Reply
  5. linda spiker says

    02/14/2018 at 12:21 am

    These sound lovely! Pretty too:)

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      02/14/2018 at 5:11 pm

      Thanks! I loved them!

      Reply
  6. Renee says

    02/14/2018 at 3:34 am

    These look sooooo good! Definitely pinning for later!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      02/14/2018 at 5:11 pm

      Yay- thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  7. GiGi Eats says

    02/14/2018 at 2:04 pm

    You said dairy free so … If you hear a knock on your door soon, you know who came over to snag a few of these! 😉

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      02/14/2018 at 5:12 pm

      Haha excellent. I’m home with a screaming 5m old so company might keep me sane 😉

      Reply
  8. Jennifer | SimplePureWhole Wellness says

    02/14/2018 at 3:37 pm

    Yum! I love carrot in baked goods. These look perfect for spring!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      02/14/2018 at 5:12 pm

      Right?! it just bakes so well..

      Reply
  9. Shannon says

    02/14/2018 at 11:22 pm

    This looks like a great recipe. I should give it a try!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      02/15/2018 at 5:12 pm

      It’s a tasty one!

      Reply
  10. Emily says

    02/15/2018 at 1:53 am

    Love the idea of carrot and spice together!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      02/15/2018 at 5:12 pm

      Mmm right?! I love carrots period haha

      Reply
  11. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    02/18/2018 at 8:48 pm

    Goodies loaded with veggies are 100% my thing 😉

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      02/19/2018 at 12:38 am

      Right?! Makes everything awesome!

      Reply
  12. jill conyers says

    02/21/2018 at 10:12 am

    The recipe sounds delicious. I need to tweak it slightly to make it gluten free. Without changing the yumminess!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      02/21/2018 at 11:01 pm

      It’s a tasty one! Hrm.. gluten free. Normally I’d go with oat flour but spelt is more binding so you can’t directly swap. perhaps a combination of oat flour and 1-2 tablespoons of coconut flour would do the trick!

      Reply

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Hey There! I’m Shelby, a strength and nutrition coach in everyday life as well as mama to two beautiful girls! I’m a chronic foodie, workout junkie and feeder of stray cats. I love heavy lifting but am a firm believer that as a mama you’ve got to do whatever the hell that works FOR YOU and I’m here to give you a few ideas. I believe food is fuel but indulgences are a must because well, as you’ll see… I’m a chocolate fiend!


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