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Carrot Apple Spice Muffins (Gluten and Refined Sugar Free)

By Irene Shaver @hhwife
Perhaps these are more of a fall muffin but we had the ingredients handy and were looking for snacks to take along to the beach or to grab for quick breakfasts.  These are full of flavor and have some added protein to help keep you full.
Carrot Apple Spice Muffins (Gluten and Refined Sugar Free)  Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
  • 1 shredded apple
  • 3 shredded carrots (1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup raisins (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons gluten free vanilla 
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 cup palm or coconut sugar (add another 1/4 cup if you prefer a sweet muffin)
  • 1/4 cup chickpea flour
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup sorghum flour
  • 1/3 cup arrowroot starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon psyllium husk
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F and prepare muffin tray.
  2. In a large size bowl add all the wet ingredients including the carrot, apple and raisins.
  3. In a medium size bowl add all the dry ingredients.
  4. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir just until combined.
  5. Scoop into muffin tray and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Carrot Apple Spice Muffins (Gluten and Refined Sugar Free)

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