Gluten-Free Carrot Date Muffins

How to Make Gluten-Free Carrot Date Muffins

These delicious muffins are sweet enough to feel like a treat but also healthy enough to eat without the guilt! They're perfect for a quick snack and can be frozen for future treats.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups hazelnut flour

• ½ cup golden flax meal

• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

• 2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

• 6 pitted dates

• 1 cup apple sauce

• 2 ripe bananas

• 3 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vinegar

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

• 2 large carrots shredded

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine dry ingredients.

In a large bowl whisk together almond flour, shredded coconut, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

2. Combine wet ingredients in a food processor.

Process dates, bananas, vinegar, and coconut oil in a food processor until smooth. Add eggs and process until smooth.

3. Combine wet and dry ingredients to make the muffin batter.

Add the wet mixture along with carrots to the dry mixture. Stir to combine.

*Walnuts can be added during this step if desired.

4. Scoop batter into muffin tins.

In a standard muffin pan, fill paper liners 2/3 full.

5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350˚F, until the muffin tops are set. Enjoy!