Sugar Free Carrot Muffins (dairy-free & gluten-free)

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Naturally sweetened, these sugar free carrot muffins make the perfect snack for kids! Sneak some extra veggies into their diet with a blend of the sweetness of carrots and the nutty flavor of almonds.

The perfect on-the-go snack for busy moms.

Healthy, sugar free carrot muffin topped with chopped almonds in a colored cupcake liner with more muffins in a muffin tray behind it.

Amp up your veggie intake and enjoy stay fueled on the go with these healthy carrot muffins.

It's no secret that as busy mom we often snack on the leftovers without making anything for ourselves.

So if that's the case, let's make the leftovers healthy ones!

As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I like whipping up a batch of these sugar free carrot muffinsfor my girls (and myself!) because they're:

Dairy-free and gluten-free
Naturally sweetened with dates and applesauce
Packed with healthy fats
Easy to make
A great way to sneak in veggies
Perfect for on the go, busy days

Ingredients You Need

Gluten free all purpose flour: each gluten-free flour is slightly unique in its blend and can affect the texture of the muffins.

Almond flour: learn the difference between almond flour and ground almonds. If possible, use almond flour for a lighter taste.

Bananas: the riper the better for more sweetness.

Applesauce: opt for unsweetened applesauce if possible.

Dates: dried, pitted dates are best. Soak them in warm water for 20 minutes and they're easier to blend.

Egg: I don't believe that egg replacement will work.

Spices: cinnamon, ginger, all spice, nutmeg for maximum comfort.

Baking powder + baking soda: you do need both in this recipe to make sure the muffins rise.

Coconut oil: measure it solid and then heat it to melt.

Grated carrot: peel and finely grate the carrot so that it blends the best!

How To Make Them

Preheat the oven to 350F
In a powerful blender, combine the bananas, dates, applesauce, all spices and melted coconut oil until creamy.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, meal, baking powder, and baking soda.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix.
Stir in the grated carrots until everything is combined.
Prep a muffin tray wit silicone muffin liners and portion out the batter evenly.
Top each carrot muffin with chopped almonds.
Bake for fifteen minutes, rotate the tray, and bake another 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let the carrot cake muffins sit in the tray until fully cooled.

Banana, coconut oil and spices in a blender

Pouring muffin batter from a blender into a bowl of flour

Carrot being mixed into a raw batter in a white bowl

healthy carrot muffins in red muffin cups in a baking tin about to be cooked

Tips To Make Them

All gluten-free flour blends have a different makeup. This healthy carrot muffins recipe was made with Cloud 9 Flour Other flour blends may alter the texture slightly.

The carrot muffins are not overly fluffy but instead, they have a chewy, dense texture.

Top the gluten-free muffins with chopped almonds for texture and sprinkled cinnamon if you like.

Know that if you're making the carrot muffins for toddlers, it's best to omit the chopped almonds.

Fast, crave-worthy snacks that hit your protein goals (without tracking or extra cooking time).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sugar Free Muffins

How do you store carrot muffins?

Store carrot cake muffins in the fridge in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for 5-7 days.

What can be added to muffins to add sweetness as a healthy alternative to sugar?

The best natural sweeteners in muffins are whole food ingredients like ripe bananas, applesauce, and dates. Likewise, maple syrup or honey are great options too.

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Naturally sweetened, these sugar free carrot muffins make the perfect snack for kids!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings muffins

Calories 121 kcal

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Equipment

Ingredients

2 large very ripe bananas
2 eggs
8 dates
¼ cup applesauce unsweetened
0.5 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon all spice
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour cloud nine
½ cup almond meal
0.5 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shredded carrot
3 tablespoons almonds chopped for topping, optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a powerful blender, combine the bananas, applesauce, dates, spices, and melted coconut oil. Blend until combined and creamy.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, meal, powder and baking soda.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix.
Stir in the grated carrots until everything is combined.
Prep a muffin tray with liners and portion out the batter evenly.
Top each carrot muffin with chopped almonds.
Bake the carrot cake muffins for 15 minutes, rotate the tray and bake another 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let sit in the tray until fully cooled.

Notes

All gluten-free flour blends have a different makeup. This healthy carrot cake muffin recipe was made with Cloud 9 Flour Other flour blends may alter the texture slightly.

The carrot muffins are not overly fluffy but instead, they have a chewy, dense texture.

Top the gluten-free muffins with chopped almonds for texture and sprinkled cinnamon if you like.

Know that if you're making carrot cake muffins for toddlers, it's best to omit the chopped almonds.

Want sweeter muffins? Add in ½ cup raisins to the recipe!

All of these ingredients can be found in my Pantry Staples.

Disclaimer:

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1561IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

Keyword carrots, dairy-free muffins

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